Compare and Contrast Approaches to Automation AT0-001 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates local automation?

   • AA technician runs a batch file from the command prompt on the same computer
   • BA configuration management server pushes a policy to 50 workstations
   • CAn administrator uses SSH to run a command on a web server
   • DA monitoring system triggers a script on a remote database server
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2. 27foundation · easy

   An administrator needs to run a configuration script on a remote server. Which of the following BEST describes where the script executes?

   • AOn a cloud-based execution environment
   • BOn the administrator's local workstation
   • COn the remote server
   • DOn a central management server
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common method used to execute automation tasks on a remote system?

   • AUsing a protocol such as SSH or WinRM
   • BSending an email to the remote administrator
   • CCopying files to a shared folder for manual review
   • DRunning a script locally on the administrator's machine
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5. 29expert · hard

   A system administrator needs to deploy a new application to 20 servers. The application requires a specific sequence of steps: install dependencies, copy files, and start the service. The administrator wants to ensure the steps are executed in the exact order on all servers. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AUse local automation on each server with a script that runs at boot.
   • BUse a push method with an imperative script that specifies the exact steps.
   • CUse a declarative configuration that defines the desired state of the application.
   • DUse a pull method where each server fetches a script and runs it.
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