CV0-004 Deployment Practice Question
A cloud architect is designing a CI/CD pipeline for a microservices application deployed on a managed Kubernetes service. The pipeline should include stages for source, build, test, deploy, and verify. Which TWO of the following are typical pipeline stages? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between pipeline stages and adjacent operational activities; the trap here is confusing post-deployment tasks like monitoring or backup with the defined CI/CD stages (source, build, test, deploy, verify).
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
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Build
(Build) is correct because in a CI/CD pipeline for AWS EKS, the Build stage compiles source code, runs unit tests, and creates container images (e.g., using Docker) that are pushed to a registry like Amazon ECR. This stage is essential for transforming code into deployable artifacts for Kubernetes workloads.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Build
Why this is correct
Build stage compiles and packages the application.
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Audit
Why it's wrong here
Auditing is not a standard pipeline stage; it may be part of security checks.
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Source
Why this is correct
Source stage checks out code from version control.
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Backup
Why it's wrong here
Backup is not a pipeline stage.
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Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring is not a typical pipeline stage; it is a post-deployment activity.
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