CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 695

What is the PUT method within HTTP?

Answer options

• A. It replaces data at the destination.
• B. It is a nonidempotent operation.
• C. It is a read-only operation.
• D. It displays a web site.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the PUT method is specifically designed to replace or update data at a specified resource. Option B is incorrect because the PUT method is idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests will have the same effect as a single request. Options C and D are also wrong since the PUT method is not read-only and does not display web pages.