Quick Answer
The correct answer is the yum module. This is the dedicated Ansible module for managing packages on Red Hat-based systems using the YUM package manager, making it the precise tool to ensure the `httpd` package is installed by setting `state: present`. The module handles idempotency automatically—it checks whether the package is already present before making any changes, so it only installs when necessary. On the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam, this question tests your ability to match the correct module to the target system’s package manager; a common trap is choosing the generic `package` module, which works but is less specific and may not be accepted in a scenario requiring a Red Hat–specific tool. Remember that `yum` is for Red Hat–based distros, while `apt` is for Debian-based ones. A useful memory tip: think “YUM for Red Hat, APT for Debian—match the manager to the system.”
This XK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of scripting, containers and automation. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An administrator wants to use Ansible to ensure that the `httpd` package is installed on all managed nodes. Which Ansible module should be used?
copy
Why wrong: The copy module copies files to remote hosts.
command
Why wrong: The command module executes arbitrary commands but is not idempotent and not recommended for package management.
yum
The yum module installs, removes, or upgrades packages using the yum package manager.
service
Why wrong: The service module manages the state of a service, not package installation.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
yum
The `yum` module is the correct choice because it is a dedicated Ansible module for managing packages on Red Hat-based systems using the YUM package manager. It ensures the `httpd` package is installed by setting the `state: present` parameter, and it handles idempotency by checking the package status before making changes.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
copy
Why it's wrong here
The copy module copies files to remote hosts.
command
Why it's wrong here
The command module executes arbitrary commands but is not idempotent and not recommended for package management.
yum
Why this is correct
The yum module installs, removes, or upgrades packages using the yum package manager.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
service
Why it's wrong here
The service module manages the state of a service, not package installation.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates may confuse the `service` module (which manages service state) with package installation, or mistakenly think the `command` module is acceptable for package management despite its lack of idempotency and error handling.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command module executes arbitrary commands but is not idempotent and not recommended for package management.
Detailed technical explanation
The `yum` module interacts directly with the YUM package manager's RPM database and repositories, using the `dnf` backend on newer systems. It supports idempotent operations by querying the package state via `rpm -q` before executing, and it can handle dependencies automatically. In real-world scenarios, using the `yum` module avoids the pitfalls of manual shell commands, such as non-zero exit codes or partial installations.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the XK0-005 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Scripting, Containers and Automation — This question tests Scripting, Containers and Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: yum — The `yum` module is the correct choice because it is a dedicated Ansible module for managing packages on Red Hat-based systems using the YUM package manager. It ensures the `httpd` package is installed by setting the `state: present` parameter, and it handles idempotency by checking the package status before making changes.
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