305-300 VM Deployment And Provisioning Practice Question
You need to ensure that a specific package is installed during the first boot of a cloud instance. Which cloud-init key should be added to the configuration?
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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packages
The 'packages' list under cloud-init config allows specifying a list of packages to be installed by the system package manager.
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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packages
Why this is correct
This is the correct configuration key.
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yum_install
Why it's wrong here
This is distribution-specific and not the standard key.
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software
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid cloud-init key.
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install_packages
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct key.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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