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 transfers files from the control node to managed hosts; it performs no package management. It is tempting because copy is frequently used in web server playbooks, and it would be the right choice when placing a static file such as an index.html or certificate onto the target host.
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service
Why it's wrong here
The service module manages the running and enabled state of daemons such as httpd or nginx; it does not install packages. It is tempting because service is essential to web server playbooks, and it would be the correct choice when ensuring a service is started and enabled at boot after installation.
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apt
Why this is correct
The apt module manages Debian-family packages via dpkg and APT repositories, so it satisfies the requirement to ensure a package is installed on Debian or Ubuntu web servers. It provides idempotent state=present handling, unlike command or shell, which would re-run unconditionally.
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yum
Why this is correct
The yum module manages RPM packages on Red Hat-family systems through yum repositories, ensuring a package is installed with idempotent state=present behaviour. It satisfies the package-installation requirement for RHEL, CentOS and Fedora web servers, unlike raw command execution.
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template
Why it's wrong here
The template module renders a Jinja2 file and copies it to the managed host; it never queries or installs packages. It is tempting because template is central to web server configuration, and it would be the right choice when deploying a rendered configuration file such as an nginx virtual host or Apache vhost.
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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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