Which HTTP request method retrieves meta-information only from the resource signified in the URI?
A) HEAD
B) OPTIONS
C) GET
D) POST

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The HEAD method is used to retrieve meta-information written in response headers, without the response body itself. This is useful for checking what a GET request will return before making a GET request - for example, to check the type of content or whether a resource exists.

Which HTTP Request Method Retrieves Meta-Information Only from the Resource