XK0-006 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting Practice Question
An Ansible playbook is being written to manage web servers. Which TWO modules can be used to ensure a package is installed? (Select TWO.)
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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apt
The apt module is for Debian-based systems, and yum is for Red Hat-based systems. Both manage packages.
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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copy
Why it's wrong here
The copy module copies files, does not manage packages.
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service
Why it's wrong here
The service module manages services, not packages.
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apt
Why this is correct
Correct. Manages packages on Debian/Ubuntu.
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yum
Why this is correct
Correct. Manages packages on RHEL/CentOS.
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template
Why it's wrong here
The template module manages configuration files, not packages.
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Installing Linux and Package Management
Key term
yum
Yum (Yellowdog Updater Modified) is a command-line package management tool used in Red Hat-based Linux distributions to install, update, remove, and manage software packages from repositories.
Key term
apt
APT (Advanced Package Tool) is a command-line utility used in Debian-based Linux distributions to install, update, remove, and manage software packages from repositories.
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