EX294 Deploy Ansible Automation Platform Practice Question
Which TWO statements are true about deploying Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform using the automation mesh?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume automation mesh requires separate control and data ports (like in some SDN solutions) or that all nodes must reach the controller directly, but Red Hat's implementation uses a single port and a peer-to-peer routing model.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Execution nodes can be located in different geographic regions.
The automation mesh is designed to support distributed topologies where execution nodes can be located in different geographic regions. The mesh uses peer-to-peer connections over standard TCP ports, allowing nodes to communicate across network boundaries without requiring a centralized controller in each region.
Answer analysis
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Execution nodes can be located in different geographic regions.
Why this is correct
Automation mesh supports distributed execution across multiple sites.
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Existing Ansible Tower nodes can be added to the mesh without modification.
Why it's wrong here
Tower nodes must be upgraded to AAP 2.x to participate in the mesh.
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Automation mesh requires two separate ports for control and data plane traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Mesh uses a single TCP port (27199) for both control and data.
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The mesh topology is organized as a parent/child relationship between nodes.
Why this is correct
Nodes are defined as parents and children, forming a tree-like structure.
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All execution nodes must have direct network access to the automation controller.
Why it's wrong here
Mesh nodes can communicate through intermediary nodes; direct access to controller is not required.
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