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200-901 Practice Question: Which TWO are components of a REST API request?…
Which TWO are components of a REST API request? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between request components and response components, and the trap here is that candidates mistakenly include status codes or payloads as request components, when in fact status codes are only in responses and payloads are optional in requests.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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URI
A REST API request is defined by the combination of a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) and an HTTP method. The URI identifies the specific resource (e.g., /api/users/123) on the server, while the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) specifies the desired action to be performed on that resource. Together, they form the fundamental components that the client sends to the server to initiate a request.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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URI
Why this is correct
Identifies the resource.
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Status code
Why it's wrong here
Part of response.
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Payload
Why it's wrong here
Only present in some requests (POST, PUT).
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HTTP method
Why this is correct
Required for any request.
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Query string
Why it's wrong here
Part of URI, optional.
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