PCPP1 Networking And Restful Apis Practice Question
You need to perform a HEAD request to check if a file exists on a server without downloading the body. How is this done with '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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requests.head(url)
The requests.head() method sends a HEAD request, which only retrieves headers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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requests.head(url)
Why this is correct
The head() function is specifically for this purpose.
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requests.post(url, data={'type': 'head'})
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid request.
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requests.options(url)
Why it's wrong here
OPTIONS is for checking allowed methods.
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requests.get(url, headers={'Method': 'HEAD'})
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct way to specify the method.
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