XK0-005 · 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 the practice of automating the entire process of creating software applications, including compilation, testing, and packaging.
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Which of the following BEST describes build automation?
Options
- 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
(17 responses)- A94% (16)
- C6% (1)
Why each option
Build automation refers to the practice of automating the entire process of creating software applications, including compilation, testing, and packaging.
Build automation is specifically concerned with scripting and automating the steps involved in transforming source code into executable software, encompassing compilation, linking, running tests, and packaging the application for deployment.
Automatically categorizing servers is typically a function of asset management or a Configuration Management Database (CMDB), not build automation.
Managing and provisioning servers via automatic templates describes infrastructure as code or configuration management, which focuses on server deployment rather than software building.
Bringing systems in line with a desired automated configuration is the definition of configuration management, ensuring systems maintain a specific state, distinct from software building processes.
Concept tested: Definition of build automation
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