Question 38 of 1,420
mediumMultiple SelectObjective-mapped
350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about REST API HTTP methods…
Which two statements about REST API HTTP methods are true? (Choose two.)
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
✓
GET requests are idempotent and safe.
In REST APIs, the GET method is used to retrieve a representation of a resource without side effects (idempotent and safe). The PUT method is used to update or create a resource at a specific URI and is idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests have the same effect as a single request. POST is not idempotent; it is typically used to create a new resource at a server-defined URI. DELETE is idempotent but not safe. PATCH is used for partial updates and is not necessarily idempotent.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
GET requests are idempotent and safe.
Why this is correct
Correct because GET is designed to retrieve data without modifying state, making it both idempotent and safe.
- ✗
POST requests are idempotent and safe.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because POST is neither idempotent nor safe; it typically creates a new resource and may have side effects.
- ✓
PUT requests are idempotent.
Why this is correct
Correct because PUT replaces the resource at the given URI; multiple identical requests result in the same state.
- ✗
DELETE requests are safe.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DELETE modifies state by removing a resource, so it is not safe (though it is idempotent).
- ✗
PATCH requests are always idempotent.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because PATCH may not be idempotent; its idempotence depends on the patch document semantics.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
This 350-401 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Cisco certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 350-401 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.