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XK0-005 · Question #878

Which of the following best describes YAML?

The correct answer is A. A data serialization language that is widely used in writing configuration files. YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization language widely used for writing configuration files in tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and CI/CD pipelines. Option B describes Kubernetes. Option C does not accurately describe any…

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Question

Which of the following best describes YAML?

Options

  • AA data serialization language that is widely used in writing configuration files
  • BAn open-source container orchestration engine
  • CA package used to start a cloud instance
  • DAn open-source configuration management tool

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    90% (28)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization language widely used for writing configuration files in tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and CI/CD pipelines. Option B describes Kubernetes. Option C does not accurately describe any specific standard tool. Option D describes tools like Puppet, Chef, or Ansible - not YAML itself. YAML is a format/language, not a tool or engine.

Topics

#YAML#Data Serialization#Configuration Files

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