200-901 Infrastructure and Automation Practice Question
Which tool is designed for infrastructure as code, uses a declarative language, and can automate configuration management across multiple devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse Git (a version control tool) with infrastructure-as-code because Git is often used to store IaC files, but it does not perform automation or configuration management itself.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ansible
Ansible is the correct answer because it is an infrastructure-as-code tool that uses a declarative YAML-based language (playbooks) to define desired system states. It automates configuration management across multiple devices agentlessly, using SSH or WinRM to push configurations, making it ideal for multi-device environments.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ansible
Why this is correct
Ansible is an automation tool that uses declarative playbooks for configuration management.
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Git
Why it's wrong here
Git is a version control system, not an automation tool.
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Python
Why it's wrong here
Python is a general-purpose programming language, not specifically an IaC tool.
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Postman
Why it's wrong here
Postman is an API client for testing, not for infrastructure automation.
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