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Manage packages via YUM
Copy files to remote hosts
Manage system services
Deploy Jinja2 templates
Manage user accounts
EX294 Deploy Ansible Automation Platform Practice Question
Match each Ansible module to its primary function.
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Why each option matters
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yum: Manages packages using the yum package manager
The yum module manages packages, service manages system services, and copy transfers files from local to remote. Common confusions include swapping definitions or using the wrong direction for file transfers.
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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yum: Manages packages using the yum package manager
Why this is correct
Correct: The yum module is used for package management on RHEL/CentOS systems.
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service: Manages services (start, stop, restart, enable)
Why this is correct
Correct: The service module controls system services.
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copy: Copies files from local to remote hosts
Why this is correct
Correct: The copy module transfers files from the control node to managed hosts.
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yum: Manages services (start, stop, restart, enable)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This definition belongs to the service module, not yum.
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service: Manages packages using the yum package manager
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This definition belongs to the yum module, not service.
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copy: Copies files from remote to local hosts
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The copy module copies from local to remote; fetch is used for remote to local.
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