- A
Unit test
Unit tests validate code functionality immediately after build.
- B
Deploy to production
Why wrong: Deployment happens later after successful testing.
- C
Integration test
Why wrong: Integration tests usually occur after unit tests.
- D
Artifact publication
Why wrong: Artifact publication happens after testing.
Question 881 of 1,000
200-901 Application Deployment and Security Practice Question
This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of application deployment and security. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
In a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, which stage is typically executed immediately after the build stage to ensure code quality before deployment?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"immediately / without restart"Why it matters: Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Unit test
In a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, the build stage compiles the code and produces artifacts. Immediately after the build, unit tests are executed to validate individual components in isolation, catching defects early before proceeding to integration or deployment stages. This aligns with the principle of 'shift-left' testing, where quality gates are applied as early as possible.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Unit test
Why this is correct
Unit tests validate code functionality immediately after build.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "immediately / without restart" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Deploy to production
Why it's wrong here
Deployment happens later after successful testing.
- ✗
Integration test
Why it's wrong here
Integration tests usually occur after unit tests.
- ✗
Artifact publication
Why it's wrong here
Artifact publication happens after testing.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between unit tests and integration tests in a CI/CD pipeline, where candidates mistakenly think integration tests come immediately after build because they involve 'testing code' broadly, but the correct order is unit tests first to validate individual modules before combining them.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Jenkins pipelines typically define stages in a declarative or scripted syntax; the default order is checkout, build, unit test, integration test, artifact publication, and deploy. Unit tests in Java projects often use JUnit or TestNG, and Jenkins can publish test results via the JUnit plugin, which parses XML reports to track pass/fail rates and trends. A real-world scenario where this matters is when a unit test failure aborts the pipeline via the `sh 'mvn test'` command, preventing corrupted artifacts from being published to a shared repository.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 200-901 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 200-901 question test?
Application Deployment and Security — This question tests Application Deployment and Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Unit test — In a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, the build stage compiles the code and produces artifacts. Immediately after the build, unit tests are executed to validate individual components in isolation, catching defects early before proceeding to integration or deployment stages. This aligns with the principle of 'shift-left' testing, where quality gates are applied as early as possible.
What should I do if I get this 200-901 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "immediately / without restart". Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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