Ansible Automation Quality Control & Assurance 3

Question 1

Which Ansible feature allows you to test variable values before a play runs, preventing misconfigured deployments?

Accepted Answer

pre_tasks with assert

Answer

Using `assert` inside `pre_tasks` lets you validate required variables and their values before any deployment tasks execute.

Question 2

What is the role of `uri` module in post-deployment quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

Sends HTTP requests to verify endpoints are reachable and returning expected responses

Answer

The `uri` module can make HTTP/HTTPS requests and assert on status codes, response bodies, or headers to confirm a web service is healthy.

Question 3

In a CI/CD pipeline, at which stage should `ansible-lint` typically run?

Accepted Answer

Before the playbook is executed, in the static analysis stage

Answer

Running `ansible-lint` in the static analysis (pre-execution) stage catches code quality issues before any infrastructure is touched.

Question 4

Which Molecule driver is most commonly used for local role testing without cloud costs?

Accepted Answer

Docker

Answer

The Docker driver spins up containers locally, making it the most accessible and cost-free option for Molecule role testing.

Question 5

What does the `validate` parameter on modules like `template` or `copy` do?

Accepted Answer

Runs a specified command to validate the file before placing it in its final destination

Answer

The `validate` parameter runs a command (e.g., `nginx -t %s`) on a temp copy of the file, only finalizing the copy if the command succeeds.

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