Git and GitHub:
What is the primary purpose of Git in the context of version control?
a) To automate software deployments
b) To manage and track changes in source code
c) To create and manage virtual machines
d) To handle database migrations
What is the command used to create a new branch in Git?
a) git commit
b) git branch
c) git merge
d) git checkout
In Git, what is a pull request used for?
a) To synchronize changes from a remote repository to the local repository
b) To propose changes and request them to be merged into the main branch
c) To discard all local changes and reset the repository to the last commit
d) To delete a branch in the local repository
What is the purpose of a ".gitignore" file in a Git repository?
a) To specify which files and directories should be included in the repository
b) To list the contributors and maintainers of the repository
c) To define the project's dependencies and their versions
d) To specify which files and directories should be excluded from version control
What is the main advantage of using GitHub as a remote repository for Git?
a) It provides automated testing and continuous integration features.
b) It offers free unlimited private repositories.
c) It allows direct integration with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
d) It provides a user-friendly web interface for managing repositories and collaboration.
How does Git handle branching and merging operations efficiently?
a) By creating a separate repository for each branch.
b) By storing only the differences (changesets) between branches.
c) By compressing the entire repository for each branch.
d) By using a dedicated server for each branch.
What is the purpose of the "git log" command in Git?
a) To view the list of available branches in the repository.
b) To display the commit history and details of the repository.
c) To switch to a different branch in the repository.
d) To undo the last commit and revert changes.
What is the purpose of Git stash?
a) To mark specific commits as important milestones in the project's history.
b) To track the number of contributors to the repository.
c) To provide authentication and authorization for the repository.
d) To manage access control for repository collaborators.
Ansible:
What is Ansible used for in the context of infrastructure automation?
a) To manage containers in a Kubernetes cluster
b) To automate software testing and continuous integration
c) To automate the configuration and deployment of systems and applications
d) To monitor and collect metrics from AWS resources
How do you define variables in Ansible playbooks?
a) Using the "vars" keyword at the playbook level
b) Using the "vars" keyword at the task level
c) Using the "variables" keyword at the playbook level
d) Using the "variables" keyword at the task level
What is an Ansible role?
a) A set of tasks, handlers, and variables that can be reused in multiple playbooks
b) A specific user or group with administrative privileges on a remote node
c) A configuration file used to define the desired state of a system
d) A module to manage software installations on nodes
What is the purpose of an Ansible playbook?
a) To define the desired state of the system and specify the tasks needed to achieve it
b) To execute tasks on remote nodes and collect the results
c) To create and manage virtual machines on cloud platforms
d) To manage and monitor the performance of AWS resources and applications
How can you specify multiple hosts in an Ansible playbook?
a) By using the "hosts" keyword followed by a list of hostnames or IP addresses
b) By using the "group" keyword followed by a list of hostnames or IP addresses
c) By using the "all" keyword to target all hosts in the inventory file
d) By using the "inventory" keyword followed by a list of hostnames or IP addresses
What is the purpose of the "handlers" section in an Ansible playbook?
a) To define variables that can be used in the playbook tasks
b) To group tasks together and execute them in a specific order
c) To specify the playbook's target hosts and connection details
d) To define tasks that will be executed only if notified by other tasks
How do you specify the connection method to use when running Ansible tasks on remote nodes?
a) By setting the "ansible_connection" variable in the playbook
b) By setting the "connection" variable in the inventory file
c) By setting the "ansible_connection" variable in the host_vars directory
d) By setting the "ansible_connection" variable in the group_vars directory
What is an Ansible Vault used for?
a) To store encrypted passwords and sensitive data in playbooks and inventory files
b) To automate the deployment of Docker containers
c) To manage and store software artifacts in a Maven repository
d) To define the desired state of a system in Ansible playbooks
How can you run an Ansible playbook on multiple hosts in parallel?
a) By using the "serial" keyword followed by the number of hosts to run in parallel
b) By setting the "parallel" variable in the playbook to "True"
c) By setting the "strategy" variable in the playbook to "parallel"
d) By using the "hosts" keyword followed by a list of hostnames or IP addresses
Maven:
What is Maven used for in the context of software development?
a) To automate containerization using Docker
b) To automate infrastructure provisioning with Ansible
c) To manage software dependencies and build Java projects
d) To automate continuous integration with Jenkins
What is the purpose of a "pom.xml" file in a Maven project?
a) To specify the list of Java classes to include in the JAR file
b) To define the project's metadata and
configuration details
c) To specify the list of dependencies required for the project
d) To configure the Docker image for the project
How can you specify a project's parent in a Maven "pom.xml" file?
a) By using the "parent" element and providing the parent project's coordinates
b) By using the "extends" element and providing the parent project's coordinates
c) By using the "inherits" element and providing the parent project's coordinates
d) By using the "import" element and providing the parent project's coordinates
What is the purpose of the Maven "clean" phase in the build lifecycle?
a) To remove all compiled output and temporary build files
b) To execute tests and generate test reports
c) To package the project's source code into a JAR file
d) To deploy the project's artifacts to a remote repository
How do you define a Maven dependency in the "pom.xml" file?
a) By using the "dependency" element and specifying the group ID, artifact ID, and version
b) By using the "import" element and specifying the group ID, artifact ID, and version
c) By using the "requires" element and specifying the group ID, artifact ID, and version
d) By using the "component" element and specifying the group ID, artifact ID, and version
What is the purpose of the Maven "install" phase in the build lifecycle?
a) To generate the project's Javadoc documentation
b) To package the project's code and dependencies into a JAR file
c) To execute tests and generate test reports
d) To install the project's artifacts to the local Maven repository
What is the default location for the Maven "settings.xml" configuration file?
a) In the root directory of the Maven project
b) In the "bin" directory of the Maven installation
c) In the user's home directory under ".m2"
d) In the "lib" directory of the Maven installation
What is the purpose of the Maven "package" phase in the build lifecycle?
a) To generate the project's Javadoc documentation
b) To package the project's code and dependencies into a JAR file
c) To execute tests and generate test reports
d) To deploy the project's artifacts to a remote repository
How can you execute a specific Maven goal from the command line?
a) By using the "mvn goal" command, where "goal" is the name of the goal to execute
b) By using the "mvn execute" command, where "execute" is the name of the goal to execute
c) By using the "mvn exec" command, where "exec" is the name of the goal to execute
d) By using the "mvn run" command, where "run" is the name of the goal to execute
Docker:
What is the primary purpose of Docker in the context of containerization?
a) To automate software deployments on cloud platforms
b) To manage software dependencies and build Java projects
c) To isolate applications and their dependencies in containers
d) To automate infrastructure provisioning with Ansible
How do you create a new Docker container from an image?
a) By using the "docker create" command
b) By using the "docker run" command
c) By using the "docker build" command
d) By using the "docker container" command
What is the purpose of the "Dockerfile" in Docker?
a) To define environment variables for the Docker container
b) To specify the commands to run when the container starts
c) To manage Docker volumes and networks
d) To define the base image, dependencies, and instructions to build a Docker container
What is the purpose of Docker volumes?
a) To provide a way to scale Docker containers
b) To define the entry point of the Docker container
c) To manage the lifecycle of Docker containers
d) To persist data between container restarts and updates
How can you expose a port from a Docker container to the host system?
a) By using the "docker port" command
b) By setting the "expose" keyword in the "Dockerfile"
c) By using the "-p" option with the "docker run" command
d) By using the "docker link" command
What is the purpose of the "CMD" instruction in a Dockerfile?
a) To define environment variables for the Docker container
b) To specify the commands to run when the container starts
c) To mount volumes to the container
d) To define the entry point of the container
How can you list all running Docker containers on the host system?
a) By using the "docker ps" command
b) By using the "docker images" command
c) By using the "docker inspect" command
d) By using the "docker container ls" command
What is the primary benefit of using Docker containers in a development environment?
a) They provide automated testing and continuous integration features.
b) They allow for easy scaling and deployment of applications.
c) They ensure consistent and reproducible environments across different stages of development.
d) They enable monitoring and logging of application performance.
What is the purpose of Docker networking?
a) To enable communication between containers running on the same host.
b) To manage Docker images and push them to a registry.
c) To allow communication between containers running on different hosts.
d) To create virtual machines for running Docker containers.
How can you stop and remove all Docker containers on the host system?
a) By using the "docker container stop" and "docker container rm" commands for each container
b) By using the "docker stop" and "docker rm" commands for each container
c) By using the "docker kill" and "docker remove" commands for each container
d) By using the "docker rm -f" command for all containers
Kubernetes:
What is Kubernetes used for in the context of container orchestration?
a) To manage software dependencies and build Java projects
b) To automate infrastructure provisioning with Ansible
c) To deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications
d) To automate software testing and continuous integration
How does Kubernetes manage containerized applications across multiple nodes?
a) By deploying all containers on a single node for high availability
b) By creating a separate namespace for each container
c) By using a declarative model to specify the desired state of
the system
d) By using a centralized configuration file for all nodes
What is the purpose of a Kubernetes Pod?
a) To manage the deployment of Docker images
b) To define the desired state of a system using YAML files
c) To schedule tasks to run at specified intervals
d) To encapsulate one or more containers that share the same network namespace and storage
How can you scale a Kubernetes Deployment to have multiple replicas of a Pod?
a) By using the "kubectl scale" command and specifying the number of replicas
b) By using the "kubectl replicas" command and specifying the number of replicas
c) By modifying the "replicas" field in the Deployment YAML file
d) By using the "kubectl update" command and specifying the number of replicas
What is the primary purpose of a Kubernetes Service?
a) To monitor and collect metrics from Kubernetes nodes
b) To expose a set of Pods to the internet or other parts of the cluster
c) To manage the lifecycle of Kubernetes Pods
d) To define the desired state of the system using YAML files
How can you expose a Kubernetes Service to the internet?
a) By using the "kubectl expose" command and specifying the service type as "LoadBalancer"
b) By using the "kubectl create" command and specifying the service type as "LoadBalancer"
c) By using the "kubectl service" command and specifying the service type as "External"
d) By using the "kubectl apply" command and specifying the service type as "External"
What is Minikube used for in the context of Kubernetes?
a) To manage Docker containers in a Kubernetes environment
b) To deploy Kubernetes clusters in a multi-cluster setup
c) To create a single-node Kubernetes cluster locally for development and testing
d) To automate the deployment of Kubernetes manifests
