6.5.4 HTTP Methods and Status Codes

What is the purpose of the HTTP POST method?

• To retrieve data from a web server

• To delete the specified resource from a server

• To make a change to an existing resource on a server

• To send data to a web server, usually to store it in a database

Which HTTP method is used to read data from a web server?

• POST

• GET

• PATCH

• DELETE

What operation does the HTTP PATCH method perform?

• Create a new resource

• Read an existing resource

• Update an existing resource

• Delete an existing resource

What does the HTTP DELETE method do?

• Creates a new resource on the server

• Retrieves data from the server

• Updates an existing resource on the server

• Deletes the specified resource from the server

What does a 1xx HTTP status code range signify?

• Success

• Redirection

• Client errors

• Informational

Which HTTP status code range indicates that the client's request was understood and accepted?

• 100-199

• 200-299

• 300-399

• 400-499

What does the HTTP status code 301 mean?

• Not found

• Service unavailable

• Moved permanently

• Switching protocols

If a web server is malfunctioning, which range of HTTP status codes would it likely respond with?

• 100-199

• 200-299

• 300-399

• 500-599

What does the HTTP status code 404 represent?

• OK

• Not found

• Service unavailable

• Moved permanently