API Testing · Junior · Question 38 of 75

Which methods are idempotent by definition?

1Only POST
2POST and PATCH only
3GET, PUT and DELETE

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Correct answer: GET, PUT and DELETE

Explanation

Repeating an idempotent request leaves the server in the same state. POST can create duplicates if repeated, which matters for retries.

Further reading

MDN: Idempotent ↗

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