200-901 POST Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are HTTP methods used for creating or updating resources in REST APIs? (Select TWO)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates mistakenly think that all three methods (POST, PUT, PATCH) are equally valid for create/update. However, the question limits the selection to two, so you must recognize that POST and PUT are the primary methods for creating and full updating, while PATCH is for partial updates only.
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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PUT
In REST APIs, POST is used to create a new resource, and PUT is used to update or replace an existing resource (and can also create it if it doesn't exist). While PATCH can also update resources, it is not one of the two most fundamental methods for creating or updating, and the question specifically asks for only two.
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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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE removes a resource.
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PUT
Why this is correct
PUT is used to replace a resource entirely.
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POST
Why this is correct
POST is used to create a new resource.
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GET
Why it's wrong here
GET is for retrieving resources, not creating/updating.
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PATCH
Why it's wrong here
PATCH is used for partial updates, but the question asks for two methods for creating or updating resources. While PATCH updates, it is not typically used for creating resources and is less fundamental than POST and PUT.
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