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CV0-004 Practice Question: Automate the deployment of cloud resources using…
A company wants to automate the deployment of cloud resources using code. Which tool is BEST suited for this purpose?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse SSH (a remote access tool) with automation scripts (like Ansible playbooks) or think that a CMDB can automate deployments, but the question specifically asks for a tool that uses code to deploy resources, which is the core definition of IaC.
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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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Option C) are the best tool for automating cloud resource deployment because they allow you to define, version, and provision infrastructure through machine-readable definition files. Tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates enable repeatable, consistent deployments without manual intervention, directly aligning with the goal of automating cloud resource deployment using code.
Answer analysis
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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SSH
Why it's wrong here
SSH provides an interactive remote shell for running commands on individual hosts; it offers no declarative template or state management for provisioning cloud resources. It is tempting because SSH underpins many automation workflows, and would be correct for manually administering a single Linux instance.
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An IP address management tool
Why it's wrong here
An IPAM tool tracks and allocates addresses and subnets; it cannot define or provision cloud resources declaratively. It is tempting because IPAM integrates with cloud networking and would be correct if the requirement were automating IP address allocation and DNS record management across hybrid environments.
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates
Why this is correct
Infrastructure as Code templates define cloud resources declaratively in version-controlled files, enabling repeatable, automated deployments without manual portal configuration. This directly satisfies the requirement to automate resource provisioning through code, unlike monitoring or scripting tools that lack declarative state management.
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A configuration management database
Why it's wrong here
A CMDB records configuration items and their relationships for service management; it stores state rather than executing declarative deployment code. It is tempting because CMDBs feed change and asset processes, and would be correct if the question asked where to track deployed resource inventory and dependencies.
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