What is the primary purpose of the HTTP status code 404?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary purpose of the HTTP status code 404?
  1. Server Error
  2. Not Found
  3. OK
  4. Bad Request

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary purpose of the HTTP status code 404?
  • Step 1: Understand that HTTP status codes are messages sent from a server to a client (like a web browser).
  • Step 2: Know that each status code has a specific meaning.
  • Step 3: The number '404' is a specific code that means 'Not Found'.
  • Step 4: When you see a 404 error, it means the server could not find the page or resource you requested.
  • Step 5: This usually happens if the URL is typed incorrectly or the page has been moved or deleted.
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