Oracle Cloud Platform Data Integration 2020 Specialist — Question 36

Which header is NOT required when signing GET requests to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure APIs? (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. date or x-date
• B. (request-target)
• C. content-type
• D. host

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The (request-target) header is not mandatory when signing GET requests; it is primarily used in HTTP/2. In contrast, the date or x-date, content-type, and host headers are essential for the signing process to ensure the request's integrity and authenticity.