API Testing · Middle · Question 16 of 75

What should a request with `If-None-Match` and a matching ETag return?

1409 Conflict because nothing changed
2200 OK with the full body again
3304 Not Modified with no body

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Correct answer: 304 Not Modified with no body

Explanation

This saves bandwidth. Tests check the ETag changes when the resource changes and stays the same otherwise.

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