EX294 Transform data with filters and plugins Practice Question
Which TWO filters are commonly used to transform strings in Ansible? (Select exactly two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse filters that manipulate data structures (like `items2dict`, `flatten`, `dict2items`) with filters that transform strings, leading them to select options that are valid Ansible filters but not applicable to string transformation.
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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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regex_replace
`regex_replace` is a built-in Jinja2 filter in Ansible that allows you to transform strings by replacing substrings that match a regular expression pattern. This is commonly used for string manipulation tasks such as sanitizing user input or formatting output.
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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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regex_replace
Why this is correct
regex_replace substitutes regex patterns.
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items2dict
Why it's wrong here
items2dict converts a list of pairs to a dict.
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flatten
Why it's wrong here
flatten is for lists, not strings.
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trim
Why this is correct
trim removes whitespace from string ends.
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dict2items
Why it's wrong here
dict2items converts a dict to a list of key-value pairs.
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