200-901 · Question #50
Which two statement describe the role of an artifact repository in a CI/CD pipeline? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. An artifact repository provides traceability, search, and management of binary files. E. An artifact repository stores files needed and generated during the build process. An artifact repository in a CI/CD pipeline serves two key roles: storing build-time files and providing management and traceability for binary artifacts. It is not limited to cloud or open-source contexts.
Question
Which two statement describe the role of an artifact repository in a CI/CD pipeline? (Choose two.)
Options
- AAn artifact repository allows to compare and merge changes in the source code of files involved in
- BAn artifact repository is needed only for CI/CD pipeline executed on a public cloud infrastructure.
- CAn artifact repository provides traceability, search, and management of binary files.
- DAn artifact repository is needed only for managing open source software.
- EAn artifact repository stores files needed and generated during the build process.
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C91% (48)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
An artifact repository in a CI/CD pipeline serves two key roles: storing build-time files and providing management and traceability for binary artifacts. It is not limited to cloud or open-source contexts.
Comparing and merging source code changes is the role of a version control system such as Git, not an artifact repository.
Artifact repositories are used in CI/CD pipelines regardless of whether they run on public cloud, private cloud, or on-premises infrastructure.
An artifact repository such as JFrog Artifactory or Nexus provides traceability by recording metadata about every stored binary, enables searching across artifacts, and offers lifecycle management features such as versioning and retention policies.
Artifact repositories manage all types of binary files including proprietary, commercial, and open-source software; they are not restricted to open-source use.
During the build stage of a CI/CD pipeline, an artifact repository stores dependencies pulled in at build time as well as the compiled binaries, container images, or packages generated as output, making them available for subsequent pipeline stages like testing and deployment.
Concept tested: Artifact repository role in CI/CD pipelines
Source: https://jfrog.com/knowledge-base/what-is-an-artifact-repository/
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.