What does the 'GET' method in HTTP do?

Practice Questions

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What does the 'GET' method in HTTP do?
  1. Sends data to the server
  2. Requests data from the server
  3. Deletes data on the server
  4. Updates data on the server

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the 'GET' method in HTTP do?
  • Step 1: Understand that HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is a way for web browsers and servers to communicate.
  • Step 2: Know that the 'GET' method is one of the types of requests you can make using HTTP.
  • Step 3: Realize that when you use the 'GET' method, you are asking the server to send you some data.
  • Step 4: Identify that this data can be anything, like a webpage, an image, or any other type of file.
  • Step 5: Remember that the 'GET' method does not change any data on the server; it only retrieves information.
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