Extend Agent Capabilities with Integrations CERTIFIED-GITLAB-DUO-AI-ASSOCIATE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · medium

   An MCP server for a CI/CD system was working, but after a network change, the agent reports 'connection refused' when trying to use its tools. The server is running and listening on the same port. What is the most likely cause?

   • AA firewall or network security group is now blocking the port between the agent and the MCP server.
   • BThe MCP server's URL was changed to a different hostname.
   • CThe MCP server's tool list is empty, so the agent refuses to connect.
   • DThe MCP server's API key expired, causing the agent to refuse the connection.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Where would a GitLab administrator typically add the configuration for a new MCP server?

   • AIn the GitLab instance's `gitlab.rb` configuration file.
   • BIn a separate `.mcp` file in the root of every project repository.
   • CIn the external tool's own configuration file.
   • DIn the GitLab Duo agent's settings or configuration interface.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is a key advantage of using MCP tools during agent conversations?

   • AIt allows the agent to perform tasks that are not part of its built-in functionality.
   • BIt eliminates the need for any user input during the conversation.
   • CIt makes the agent's responses faster by caching all external data locally.
   • DIt guarantees that the external tool will always be available.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes how MCP extends the GitLab Duo agent's capabilities?

   • ABy creating a direct, hardcoded connection to every possible external service.
   • BBy replacing the need for any external tools, making the agent self-sufficient.
   • CBy enabling the agent to access a standardized set of external tools and services through a common interface.
   • DBy providing a new programming language for writing agent logic.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the first step in configuring an MCP server for GitLab Duo?

   • ADisable all built-in GitLab Duo features to avoid conflicts.
   • BInstall the MCP server software on the same machine as the GitLab instance.
   • CObtain the connection details (e.g., URL, command, or authentication credentials) for the external tool's MCP server.
   • DWrite a custom plugin in Python to bridge the external tool with GitLab Duo.
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