- A
meta/runtime.yml
Correct. This file is required to specify Ansible version compatibility and runtime features.
- B
galaxy.yml
Correct. This file is required for all Ansible collections.
- C
plugins/README.md
Why wrong: Incorrect. This is an optional documentation file.
- D
requirements.yml
Why wrong: Incorrect. This file is optional and used for external role/collection dependencies.
- E
roles/requirements.yml
Why wrong: Incorrect. This is not a standard file in the collection structure.
Question 414 of 528
Required Files and Directories in Ansible Collection Structure
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of create content collections and execution environments. 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 Ansible content creator wants to ensure that a collection is properly structured and meets Red Hat's best practices. Which TWO of the following are required files in a valid Ansible collection structure?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
✓
meta/runtime.yml
A is correct because `meta/runtime.yml` is a required file in a valid Ansible collection structure. It defines the collection's runtime dependencies, such as minimum Ansible version and action group mappings, ensuring the collection is compatible with the Ansible runtime environment. B is correct because `galaxy.yml` is the mandatory metadata file that describes the collection's name, version, authors, and other essential information, and it is required for publishing to Ansible Galaxy or Automation Hub.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
meta/runtime.yml
Why this is correct
Correct. This file is required to specify Ansible version compatibility and runtime features.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
galaxy.yml
Why this is correct
Correct. This file is required for all Ansible collections.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
plugins/README.md
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is an optional documentation file.
- ✗
requirements.yml
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This file is optional and used for external role/collection dependencies.
- ✗
roles/requirements.yml
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is not a standard file in the collection structure.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse optional documentation files (like `plugins/README.md`) or dependency files (like `requirements.yml`) with the strictly required structural files (`galaxy.yml` and `meta/runtime.yml`), leading them to select non-mandatory options.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Ansible collection structure is defined by the `ansible-galaxy collection init` command, which creates a skeleton with `galaxy.yml`, `meta/runtime.yml`, and a `README.md` as mandatory files. The `meta/runtime.yml` file can include `requires_ansible` to set a minimum Ansible version, and `action_groups` to group modules for use with `ansible.builtin.group_by`. In real-world scenarios, omitting `meta/runtime.yml` can cause collections to fail on older Ansible versions, while missing `galaxy.yml` prevents the collection from being built or published via `ansible-galaxy collection build`.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the EX294 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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What does this EX294 question test?
Create content collections and execution environments — This question tests Create content collections and execution environments — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: meta/runtime.yml — A is correct because `meta/runtime.yml` is a required file in a valid Ansible collection structure. It defines the collection's runtime dependencies, such as minimum Ansible version and action group mappings, ensuring the collection is compatible with the Ansible runtime environment. B is correct because `galaxy.yml` is the mandatory metadata file that describes the collection's name, version, authors, and other essential information, and it is required for publishing to Ansible Galaxy or Automation Hub.
What should I do if I get this EX294 question wrong?
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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1 more ways this is tested on EX294
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are required in a valid Ansible collection directory structure?
medium- A.`tests/` directory
- ✓ B.`galaxy.yml` file
- C.`docs/` directory
- ✓ D.`plugins/` directory
- E.`roles/` directory
Why B: The `galaxy.yml` file is mandatory in a valid Ansible collection directory structure because it serves as the metadata file that defines the collection's name, version, author, and dependencies. Without this file, the collection cannot be properly built, published, or installed via `ansible-galaxy`. It is the equivalent of a package manifest for the collection.
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