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200-901 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common steps in…
Which THREE of the following are common steps in a CI/CD pipeline for a Python application that manages Cisco devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between version control practices (like manual code review) and actual CI/CD pipeline stages (automated build, test, deploy), leading candidates to incorrectly select manual review as a pipeline step.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Build a Docker container
Containerizing the Python application with Docker ensures consistent runtime environments across development, testing, and production. This is especially important for managing Cisco devices, as dependencies like Netmiko or NAPALM must be reliably available. Docker also simplifies integration with orchestration tools like Kubernetes for scaling network automation tasks.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Build a Docker container
Why this is correct
Containerization is common for packaging the application.
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Manually review code before merge
Why it's wrong here
Manual review is a separate process, not an automated step in the CI/CD pipeline.
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Perform static code analysis (linting)
Why this is correct
Linting ensures code quality and consistency.
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Run unit tests on each commit
Why this is correct
Unit tests are run automatically to catch regressions.
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Deploy to production on every commit
Why it's wrong here
Production deployments are usually gated and not done on every commit.
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