AI-200 Data Management Services And Vector Search Practice Question
Which REST API HTTP method is used to create or update an index definition in Azure AI Search?
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
Azure AI Search REST API uses HTTP PUT to create or fully update an index definition.
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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GET
Why it's wrong here
GET is used to retrieve an existing index definition.
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PUT
Why this is correct
PUT is used to create or update an index in Azure AI Search.
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PATCH
Why it's wrong here
PATCH is used for partial updates, whereas PUT is standard for index creation/replacement.
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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE removes an index.
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