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Which HTTP status code correctly represents a 500 Internal Server Error in a REST API response?

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Rest API - HTTP Status Codes
Which HTTP status code correctly represents a 500 Internal Server Error in a REST API response?
A400
B401
C500
D404
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall HTTP status codes

    400 series codes are client errors; 500 series are server errors.

  2. Step 2: Identify 500 code

    500 is the standard code for Internal Server Error.

  3. Final Answer:

    500 -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    500 = Internal Server Error [OK]
Quick Trick: 500 is the official code for internal server errors [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Mixing 500 with 400 or 404 codes
  • Using 401 (Unauthorized) incorrectly
  • Confusing client and server error codes

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