REST API quiz

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Which URI design best follows REST conventions for listing users?

1. Which URI design best follows REST conventions for listing users?
2. The Richardson Maturity Model describes REST maturity. What defines its highest level?
3. Which status code range indicates a client error?
4. What is the purpose of an ETag header?
5. What is HATEOAS?
6. What status code is appropriate when a request is syntactically valid but fails business/validation rules (e.g., email already taken)?
7. Why is the uniform interface (consistent verbs, resource URIs, standard status codes) a benefit of REST?
8. How do you typically address a single item within a collection?
9. What is content negotiation in HTTP/REST?
10. What does the HTTP status code 201 mean?
11. Which methods are considered "safe" (read-only, no side effects)?
12. How are optional filters like search terms or pagination usually passed in REST?

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