Which HTTP status code is returned when a requested web page has been…
2023
Which HTTP status code is returned when a requested web page has been permanently moved to a new URL?
Answer: C. 301 — ConceptHTTP response status codes classify the outcome of a request. The 3xx class contains redirection responses as well as related control responses such as…
- A.
200
- B.
500
- C.
301
- D.
404
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Correct answer: C
Concept
HTTP response status codes classify the outcome of a request. The 3xx class contains redirection responses as well as related control responses such as 304 Not Modified.
A permanent redirect tells the client that the target resource has been assigned a new permanent URI and that future references should use that URI.
Application
The stem describes a resource that has permanently moved. The HTTP code whose registered meaning is Moved Permanently is 301.
Cross-check and contrast
200 OK describes successful processing of the current request.
500 Internal Server Error describes an unexpected failure on the server.
404 Not Found describes the absence of a current representation at the requested URI.
Result
Therefore, the required status code is 301 Moved Permanently.