SNOW-CAD Integrating and managing application data Practice Question
A developer is designing a REST message to send data from ServiceNow to an external system. The external system expects a new resource to be created at a specific endpoint. Which HTTP method should be used?
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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.
Correct answer & explanation
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POST
The correct HTTP method is POST (option D). POST is used to create new resources on the server. Option A (PUT) is typically used to update or replace an existing resource, not create a new one at a specific endpoint. Option B (PATCH) is used for partial updates to an existing resource. Option C (GET) is used to retrieve data, not create new resources.
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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PUT
Why it's wrong here
PUT is for updating or replacing existing resources.
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PATCH
Why it's wrong here
PATCH is for partial updates.
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GET
Why it's wrong here
GET is for retrieving data, not creating.
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POST
Why this is correct
POST is the standard method for creating new resources.
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