Which HTTP method is used to create a resource?

• A. POST
• B. GET
• C. PUT
• D. DELETE

Answer: (A)

Creating a resource is accomplished by submitting data to the server to generate a new item, with the server typically assigning a new identifier. This is what the HTTP method designed for creation does: it carries the new resource data in the request body and returns information about the created resource. GET is for retrieving data and should not change server state. PUT can create or replace a resource at a known URL and is idempotent, but for general creation of new resources without a pre-specified URL, POST is the standard choice. DELETE removes a resource, not create one.