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What is a REST API endpoint?
A
A specific URI that represents a resource or a collection of resources in a REST API
B
A specific HTTP method used in a REST API
C
A specific HTTP status code used in a REST API
D
A specific HTTP header used in a REST API
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An endpoint is a URL (short for Uniform Resource Locator) that contains the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), which is the location where the API can find and interact with the specific resource. You can view a list of endpoints in the documentation for the specific API you are using.

Detailed explanation-2: -URI. REST APIs use Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) to address resources. REST API designers should create URIs that convey a REST API’s resource model to the potential clients of the API. When resources are named well, an API is intuitive and easy to use.

Detailed explanation-3: -A RESTful web service request contains: An Endpoint URL. An application implementing a RESTful API will define one or more URL endpoints with a domain, port, path, and/or query string-for example, https://mydomain/user/123?format=json . The HTTP method.

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