Which HTTP status code is returned when a server is down for maintenance?

The correct answer is D. 503. HTTP status code 503 (Service Unavailable) is returned when a server is temporarily unable to handle the request. This status code indicates that the server is down for maintenance or is overloaded. It suggests that the client should try the request again after a delay.

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A401
B403
C501
D503

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HTTP status code 503 (Service Unavailable) is returned when a server is temporarily unable to handle the request. This status code indicates that the server is down for maintenance or is overloaded. It suggests that the client should try the request again after a delay.

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