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CCNP Practice Question: Which three statements about Ansible roles and…
Which three statements about Ansible roles and directory structure are true? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A role must contain at least a 'tasks' directory with a main.yml file to be functional.
Ansible roles have a predefined directory structure including tasks, handlers, vars, defaults, files, templates, and meta. Roles can be shared via Ansible Galaxy. The 'defaults' directory contains lowest-priority variables. The 'meta' directory defines role dependencies.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A role must contain at least a 'tasks' directory with a main.yml file to be functional.
Why this is correct
Correct because the 'tasks/main.yml' file is the core of a role; it defines the list of tasks to execute.
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Variables defined in the 'defaults' directory of a role have the highest precedence.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because 'defaults' variables have the lowest precedence; they are overridden by inventory, playbook, and other variable sources.
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The 'meta' directory in a role can define dependencies on other roles using the 'dependencies' key.
Why this is correct
Correct because the 'meta/main.yml' file can list role dependencies, which are automatically applied when the role is used.
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Handlers in a role are defined in the 'handlers' directory and are triggered by the 'notify' directive in tasks.
Why this is correct
Correct because handlers are special tasks that run only when notified by other tasks via the 'notify' keyword; they are defined in 'handlers/main.yml'.
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Roles cannot be shared or reused across different Ansible projects.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because roles are designed for reusability and can be shared via Ansible Galaxy or copied between projects.
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