200-901 Understanding and Using APIs Practice Question
Which TWO of the following HTTP methods are considered safe (idempotent and not modifying server state)? (Select two.)
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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GET
GET and HEAD are safe; they do not change server state and are idempotent.
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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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PUT
Why it's wrong here
PUT is idempotent but not safe (modifies state).
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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE is idempotent but not safe.
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POST
Why it's wrong here
POST is not idempotent.
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GET
Why this is correct
GET is safe and idempotent.
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HEAD
Why this is correct
HEAD is safe and idempotent.
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