Understand the Backstage Framework CBA Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A multinational company is planning to deploy Backstage as a single developer portal for multiple business units. Each unit has its own branding requirements, and they want to avoid conflicts between custom configurations. They also need to ensure that the portal can be upgraded without breaking customizations. What is the most appropriate deployment strategy?

   • AFork the Backstage codebase and customize it for each unit.
   • BDeploy a single instance and use theming and configuration to differentiate units, while keeping core code unmodified.
   • CDeploy a single Backstage instance with plugins and configuration that are shared across all units.
   • DDeploy separate Backstage instances for each business unit, each with its own configuration.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the Backstage framework?

   • ATo serve as a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tool that automates software builds and deployments.
   • BTo replace version control systems by providing a centralized repository for source code management.
   • CTo provide a unified developer portal that centralizes tools, services, and documentation for engineering teams.
   • DTo function as a monitoring and alerting platform that tracks application performance and infrastructure health.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A company is using TechDocs for all their service documentation. They notice that some documentation is not appearing in Backstage search results, even though the docs are published. They also want to ensure that documentation is always in sync with the latest code changes. What should they investigate and configure?

   • AManually add each documentation page to the catalog.
   • BCheck the TechDocs search index configuration and ensure the docs are built from the latest source.
   • CUse the Scaffolder to recreate the documentation.
   • DDisable search for TechDocs to avoid confusion.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the architecture of Backstage?

   • AA peer-to-peer network where each developer runs their own isolated instance without central coordination.
   • BA monolithic application where all features are tightly coupled into a single deployable unit.
   • CA serverless architecture that runs entirely on cloud functions with no persistent backend.
   • DA client-server architecture with a React-based frontend app, a Node.js backend, and a plugin system for extensibility.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   How does the Scaffolder create new software components?

   • ABy using templates that define the component structure and parameters, then executing actions to generate files and configure resources.
   • BBy generating a Docker container that contains the entire development environment.
   • CBy cloning an existing repository and renaming files to match the new component.
   • DBy asking the developer to manually create all files and then registering them in the catalog.
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