Understand the Backstage Framework CBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   How does Backstage handle user authentication?

   • ABy integrating with external identity providers such as OAuth2, SAML, or OpenID Connect.
   • BBy using a shared secret that is distributed to all users.
   • CBy relying on the operating system's user accounts on the server.
   • DBy requiring users to create a local account with a username and password stored in the Backstage database.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a core component of a Backstage application?

   • AThe database, which stores all source code for the organization's projects.
   • BThe load balancer, which distributes traffic across multiple Backstage instances.
   • CThe container registry, which manages Docker images for deployed services.
   • DThe frontend app, which provides the user interface and is built using React.
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4. 8application · medium

   A company wants to ensure that all new services created via Backstage automatically have a standard set of labels and are registered in the catalog. They also want to allow developers to choose from different service templates. What should they configure?

   • AUse a single template that is hardcoded for all services.
   • BConfigure the Software Catalog to automatically add labels to all new entries.
   • CUse a custom plugin to enforce labels after creation.
   • DCreate multiple Scaffolder templates, each with the standard labels and catalog registration steps.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   How does TechDocs integrate documentation into the Backstage framework?

   • ABy building Markdown files from source repositories into static sites that are served within the portal.
   • BBy linking to external documentation websites that are hosted on third-party platforms.
   • CBy displaying documentation from a wiki that is maintained separately from the codebase.
   • DBy embedding PDF files that are uploaded manually to the Backstage database.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A large organization has thousands of services in its Backstage catalog. Developers complain that search results are slow and often return outdated information. They want to improve search performance and freshness without compromising the catalog's completeness. What is the most effective approach?

   • ADisable search and rely on manual browsing.
   • BOptimize the search index configuration and schedule frequent re-indexing of catalog data.
   • CMove all services to TechDocs to improve search.
   • DReduce the number of services in the catalog to improve performance.
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