[Solved] A client sends a request to start a long-running operation. The server responds with status 202... What will the client receive when it sends a GET request to that URL if the job is still running? | Rest API

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A client sends a request to start a long-running operation. The server responds with status 202 and a Location header set to "/jobs/789/status". What will the client receive when it sends a GET request to that URL if the job is still running?

A404 Not Found

B{"status": "running", "progress": 50}

C{"error": "Job not found"}

D500 Internal Server Error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of the status URL
The status URL lets the client check the current state of the job.
Step 2: Identify expected response when job is running
The server should return a JSON indicating the job is running and its progress.
Final Answer:
{"status": "running", "progress": 50} -> Option B
Quick Check:
Running job status = JSON with status running [OK]

Quick Trick: Status URL returns JSON with current job state [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Expecting 404 if job is running
Confusing error JSON with normal status
Assuming server error for running job

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