CI/CD Pipeline ECDE Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Why is it important to store secrets (e.g., API keys, passwords) in a dedicated secrets management tool rather than in pipeline configuration files?

   • ATo avoid the need for encryption of secrets
   • BTo prevent secrets from being exposed in version control and logs
   • CTo ensure secrets are automatically rotated every hour
   • DTo make secrets available to all developers without restriction
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is the main function of a pipeline orchestration tool like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions?

   • ATo monitor application performance in production
   • BTo automate and manage the sequence of steps that code goes through from commit to deployment
   • CTo provide a platform for writing application code
   • DTo replace the need for version control systems
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of defining CI/CD pipelines as code?

   • APipeline changes can be versioned, reviewed, and audited like application code
   • BIt allows the pipeline to run without any external dependencies
   • CIt guarantees that the pipeline will never fail
   • DIt eliminates the need for testing the pipeline itself
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Why is versioning important for artifacts stored in a repository?

   • AIt prevents any security vulnerabilities in the artifact
   • BIt eliminates the need for testing the artifact
   • CIt enables rollback to a previous known-good version if a deployment fails
   • DIt automatically deploys the artifact to production
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a CI/CD pipeline in a DevOps environment?

   • ATo manually approve every code change before it is committed
   • BTo automate the process of building, testing, and deploying software changes
   • CTo replace the need for version control systems in the development process
   • DTo provide a graphical interface for developers to write code
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