How is a typical GET request line formatted in HTTP?

• A. GET /index.html HTTP/1.1
• B. POST /index.html HTTP/1.1
• C. PUT /index.html HTTP/1.1
• D. DELETE /index.html HTTP/1.1

Answer: (A)

The request line in HTTP is formed with three parts: the method, the request-target, and the HTTP version, all separated by spaces. For a typical retrieval of a resource, you use the GET method, followed by the path to the resource on the server, and then the protocol version. So a standard line looks like: GET /index.html HTTP/1.1. This shows that you’re asking the server to fetch the resource located at /index.html using HTTP/1.1. In HTTP/1.1, the Host header identifies which server or domain to contact, but that comes after the request line and is separate from this line. The other options use different methods (like posting data, updating, or deleting) and, while their request lines follow the same general structure, they indicate different actions rather than a simple retrieval.