EX294 Manage task execution and roles Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of manage task execution and roles. 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.
A team develops a custom Ansible role 'webserver' that depends on another role 'common'. They want to ensure that when 'webserver' is used, 'common' is automatically installed from the same Galaxy server. Which approach should they use?
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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Add a dependencies: ['common'] to the role's meta/main.yml file.
Option A is correct because role dependencies are declared in the meta/main.yml file using the 'dependencies' key, which causes ansible-galaxy to automatically install dependent roles. Option B relies on a requirements.yml file, which is not automatically processed when using the role. Option C requires manual intervention. Option D works but does not automate installation of the dependency.
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.
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Add a requirements.yml file in the role's root directory specifying common.
Why it's wrong here
requirements.yml is not automatically processed when the role is used; it must be explicitly installed.
✓
Add a dependencies: ['common'] to the role's meta/main.yml file.
Why this is correct
Correct: Role dependencies in meta/main.yml are automatically installed.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use ansible-galaxy install webserver --with-dependencies to install common separately.
Why it's wrong here
This works but requires the user to remember to use --with-dependencies; not automatic.
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Include the 'common' role in the playbook before 'webserver'.
Why it's wrong here
This does not automate installation; common must already be present on the control node.
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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
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: Add a dependencies: ['common'] to the role's meta/main.yml file. — Option A is correct because role dependencies are declared in the meta/main.yml file using the 'dependencies' key, which causes ansible-galaxy to automatically install dependent roles. Option B relies on a requirements.yml file, which is not automatically processed when using the role. Option C requires manual intervention. Option D works but does not automate installation of the dependency.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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