- A
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file auth.json
Correct: --container-auth-file specifies the authentication file for registry access.
- B
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file credentials.yml
Why wrong: The authentication file should be in JSON format (like auth.json), not YAML. Also, credentials.yml is not a standard name for registry auth.
- C
ansible-navigator run --pp never --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee
Why wrong: Missing --container-auth-file; without authentication, pulling the image will fail.
- D
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --pp never --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-credential-file credentials.yml
Why wrong: --container-credential-file is not a valid option; ansible-navigator uses --container-auth-file.
EX294 Manage task execution and roles Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of manage task execution and roles. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A DevOps engineer wants to run an Ansible playbook inside a specific execution environment (EE) that includes custom collections. The EE image is stored in a private registry requiring authentication. The engineer has configured a container credential file. Which command will execute the playbook using the EE and the credential file?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"which command"Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
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
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file auth.json
Option B is correct because ansible-navigator uses the --container-auth-file option to provide authentication details for the container registry. Option A uses an invalid option --container-credential-file. Option C uses the wrong file format (credentials.yml is not typically used for auth). Option D lacks authentication entirely.
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.
- ✓
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file auth.json
Why this is correct
Correct: --container-auth-file specifies the authentication file for registry access.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file credentials.yml
Why it's wrong here
The authentication file should be in JSON format (like auth.json), not YAML. Also, credentials.yml is not a standard name for registry auth.
- ✗
ansible-navigator run --pp never --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee
Why it's wrong here
Missing --container-auth-file; without authentication, pulling the image will fail.
- ✗
ansible-navigator run -m stdout --pp never --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-credential-file credentials.yml
Why it's wrong here
--container-credential-file is not a valid option; ansible-navigator uses --container-auth-file.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
What to study next
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What does this EX294 question test?
Manage task execution and roles — This question tests Manage task execution and roles — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: ansible-navigator run -m stdout --ce docker --container-image registry.example.com/custom-ee --container-auth-file auth.json — Option B is correct because ansible-navigator uses the --container-auth-file option to provide authentication details for the container registry. Option A uses an invalid option --container-credential-file. Option C uses the wrong file format (credentials.yml is not typically used for auth). Option D lacks authentication entirely.
What should I do if I get this EX294 question wrong?
Identify which EX294 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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