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KCNA · Question #171

KCNA Question #171: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment. CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, which are essential practices in modern software development for automating build, test, and release processes.

Submitted by renata2k· May 4, 2026Cloud Native Application Delivery

Question

CI/CD stands for:

Options

  • AContinuous Information / Continuous Development
  • BContinuous Integration / Continuous Development
  • CCloud Integration / Cloud Development
  • DContinuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

Explanation

CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, which are essential practices in modern software development for automating build, test, and release processes.

Common mistakes.

  • A. "Continuous Information" is not a recognized term in the context of software development CI/CD practices.
  • B. While "Continuous Development" might sound plausible, the standard industry term is "Continuous Deployment" (or "Continuous Delivery") for the second 'CD' part.
  • C. "Cloud Integration / Cloud Development" are related concepts but do not accurately represent the standard acronym CI/CD.

Concept tested. CI/CD definition

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/devops/deliver/what-is-ci-cd

Topics

#CI/CD#Continuous Integration#Continuous Deployment#DevOps

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