In a GitLab CI/CD pipeline, what is the primary purpose of the .gitlab-ci.yml file?

To store the application's runtime configuration and environment variables

To list the team members who can access the pipeline

To define the pipeline's stages, jobs, and execution rules

To specify the version of GitLab Runner to use for job execution

What is the role of a GitLab Runner in job execution?

It compiles the application code into binaries

It stores the pipeline configuration and triggers jobs

It provides a web interface to view pipeline logs

It executes the jobs defined in the .gitlab-ci.yml file

What is the primary purpose of using artifacts in GitLab CI/CD?

To cache dependencies between pipeline runs

To define the Docker image for the job

To store environment variables for the job

To pass files produced by a job to later jobs in the pipeline

A developer wants to know why a job failed in a pipeline. They see the job is marked as failed in the pipeline graph. What is the most direct way to investigate the cause?

Review the merge request description

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In a .gitlab-ci.yml file, which keyword is used to define the order of pipeline stages?
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2foundation · easy
In a GitLab CI/CD pipeline, what is the primary purpose of the .gitlab-ci.yml file?
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What is the role of a GitLab Runner in job execution?
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4foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of using artifacts in GitLab CI/CD?
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5application · medium
A developer wants to know why a job failed in a pipeline. They see the job is marked as failed in the pipeline graph. What is the most direct way to investigate the cause?
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