[Solved] You send a GET request to an API but get no response. Which of these is a likely cause? — Ans: The API endpoint URL is incorrect or misspelled. | Rest API

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You send a GET request to an API but get no response. Which of these is a likely cause?

AThe server returned status code 200.

BThe API endpoint URL is incorrect or misspelled.

CYou used the GET method instead of POST.

DYour request included a valid Authorization header.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the URL correctness
If the URL is wrong or misspelled, the server won't respond properly or may not be found.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Using GET instead of POST may cause wrong data but usually gets a response; status 200 means success; valid Authorization helps access.
Final Answer:
The API endpoint URL is incorrect or misspelled. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Wrong URL = No response [OK]

Quick Trick: Check URL spelling first if no response [OK]

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