4. Explain Common HTTP Response Codes Associated with REST APIs 200-901 Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   An API client sends a GET request to a URL that does not exist on the server. Which HTTP response code will the server likely return?

   • A401 Unauthorized
   • B403 Forbidden
   • C400 Bad Request
   • D404 Not Found
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2. 32application · medium

   A network engineer is using a REST API to configure a router. The API returns 403 Forbidden when attempting to change the router's hostname. The engineer is authenticated and the resource exists. What is the most likely cause?

   • AThe request body is malformed.
   • BThe API endpoint has been permanently moved.
   • CThe router's hostname does not exist.
   • DThe engineer's account lacks the required RBAC permissions to modify the configuration.
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4. 33application · medium

   A developer is designing a REST API for a network device inventory system. The API must allow clients to create a new device record. The client sends a POST request with the device details. The server successfully creates the device and returns a response. Which HTTP status code should the server return in the response body and Location header?

   • A202 Accepted with no body
   • B200 OK with the device representation in the body
   • C204 No Content with a Location header
   • D201 Created with a Location header pointing to the new device's URI
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5. 34foundation · easy

   A network engineer receives an HTTP response with a status code in the 3xx range. What does this class of response codes generally indicate?

   • AThe server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request.
   • BThe request was successful and the server is returning the requested resource.
   • CThe client must take additional action to complete the request, typically following a redirect.
   • DThe request was malformed and cannot be processed by the server.
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6. 35application · medium

   A network automation tool is sending configuration changes to a network controller. The controller returns HTTP 503 Service Unavailable. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the automation tool to take?

   • ARetry the request after a short delay, possibly honoring the Retry-After header.
   • BChange the HTTP method from POST to PUT.
   • CModify the request body to remove optional fields.
   • DCheck the client's authentication token and re-authenticate.
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