XK0-004 · Question #221
Which of the following BEST describes build automation?
The correct answer is A. Automating the creation of software and related processes. Build automation refers to scripting and automating the steps required to compile source code, run tests, and package software. It eliminates manual execution of repetitive build tasks.
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Which of the following BEST describes build automation?
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- AAutomating the creation of software and related processes
- BAutomatically categorizing servers in the infrastructure
- CManaging and provisioning servers via automatic templates
- DBringing systems in line with the desired automated configuration
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A93% (28)
- B3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Build automation refers to scripting and automating the steps required to compile source code, run tests, and package software. It eliminates manual execution of repetitive build tasks.
Build automation is specifically defined as automating the creation of software and its related processes, including compiling source code, linking libraries, running automated tests, and producing deployable artifacts. Tools like Make, Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins are concrete implementations of build automation.
Automatically categorizing servers describes asset or inventory management, which is a function of CMDBs or discovery tools - not build automation.
Managing and provisioning servers via templates describes infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, which is a distinct discipline from build automation.
Bringing systems in line with a desired configuration describes configuration management and desired state enforcement, as implemented by tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef - not build automation.
Concept tested: Definition and scope of build automation
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