EX294 Implement advanced Ansible automation Practice Question
A playbook uses import_playbook to include other playbooks. The main playbook is run with --check mode. Which statement is true?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse `import_playbook` (static inclusion) with dynamic includes like `include_tasks`, which do not inherit check mode in the same way, leading them to think imported playbooks are skipped or run normally.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Imported playbooks are also run in check mode.
When a playbook uses `import_playbook`, the imported playbooks are statically included at parse time, meaning they become part of the main playbook's play structure. The `--check` mode flag applies to the entire playbook execution, so all imported playbooks also run in check mode. Option D is correct because Ansible propagates the check mode flag to all imported plays.
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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Only the main playbook runs in check mode; imported ones run normally.
Why it's wrong here
Check mode applies to all included tasks.
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All imported playbooks are skipped because import happens at parse time.
Why it's wrong here
Import happens at parse time, but tasks are still executed in check mode.
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import_playbook does not support check mode.
Why it's wrong here
import_playbook fully supports check mode.
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Imported playbooks are also run in check mode.
Why this is correct
Import_playbook merges tasks at parse time, so check mode affects all tasks.
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