- A
Only the 'configure firewall' task is executed; the rest are skipped.
Why wrong: The 'enable service' task was skipped, but the 'start service' task was continued, meaning it was not executed.
- B
The 'configure firewall' task is executed, the 'enable service' task is skipped, and the playbook continues to the next play.
Answered 'y' for configure firewall, 'n' for enable service (skipped), and 'c' for start service (continue to next play).
- C
All tasks are executed and the playbook completes successfully.
Why wrong: The playbook did not run to completion; the 'enable service' task was skipped with 'n' and 'start service' was continued.
- D
The 'configure firewall' and 'enable service' tasks are executed; the 'start service' task is skipped.
Why wrong: The 'enable service' task was not executed (answered 'n'), and the 'start service' task was continued (answered 'c'), not skipped.
EX294 Implement advanced Ansible automation Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of implement advanced ansible automation. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
An engineer runs the playbook as shown. What is the expected result?
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
The 'configure firewall' task is executed, the 'enable service' task is skipped, and the playbook continues to the next play.
Option B is correct because the playbook uses the `block` and `rescue` keywords. The 'configure firewall' task runs first and fails (e.g., due to a syntax error or connectivity issue). The `rescue` block then executes the 'enable service' task. However, the `always` block (which contains 'start service') is not present, so the playbook does not execute any 'always' tasks; instead, it proceeds to the next play after the rescue block completes. The 'start service' task is not part of the block/rescue structure and is skipped because the play moves to the next play after the rescue.
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.
- ✗
Only the 'configure firewall' task is executed; the rest are skipped.
Why it's wrong here
The 'enable service' task was skipped, but the 'start service' task was continued, meaning it was not executed.
- ✓
The 'configure firewall' task is executed, the 'enable service' task is skipped, and the playbook continues to the next play.
Why this is correct
Answered 'y' for configure firewall, 'n' for enable service (skipped), and 'c' for start service (continue to next play).
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
All tasks are executed and the playbook completes successfully.
Why it's wrong here
The playbook did not run to completion; the 'enable service' task was skipped with 'n' and 'start service' was continued.
- ✗
The 'configure firewall' and 'enable service' tasks are executed; the 'start service' task is skipped.
Why it's wrong here
The 'enable service' task was not executed (answered 'n'), and the 'start service' task was continued (answered 'c'), not skipped.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that the `always` block is mandatory or that tasks after a rescue block will still execute, but in reality, the play moves to the next play after the rescue, skipping subsequent tasks in the same play.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Ansible, the `block` keyword groups tasks, and if any task in the block fails, the `rescue` block executes. The `always` block (if present) runs regardless of success or failure. Here, the absence of an `always` block means that after the rescue runs, the play proceeds to the next play, skipping any tasks outside the block/rescue structure (like 'start service'). This behavior is defined in Ansible's error handling documentation, where rescue tasks are only executed on failure, and the play continues to the next play unless `any_errors_fatal` or similar is set.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
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What does this EX294 question test?
Implement advanced Ansible automation — This question tests Implement advanced Ansible automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The 'configure firewall' task is executed, the 'enable service' task is skipped, and the playbook continues to the next play. — Option B is correct because the playbook uses the `block` and `rescue` keywords. The 'configure firewall' task runs first and fails (e.g., due to a syntax error or connectivity issue). The `rescue` block then executes the 'enable service' task. However, the `always` block (which contains 'start service') is not present, so the playbook does not execute any 'always' tasks; instead, it proceeds to the next play after the rescue block completes. The 'start service' task is not part of the block/rescue structure and is skipped because the play moves to the next play after the rescue.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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