- A
Disable the 'Enable remote logging' option in the controller configuration for each cluster.
Remote logging would send logs to a central server, violating regional retention.
- B
Use a custom execution environment that writes artifacts to a network share.
Why wrong: Network shares could be in another region, violating the policy.
- C
Assign each cluster its own inventory and restrict node membership to that region's hosts.
This ensures jobs only run on nodes in the same region, keeping artifacts regional.
- D
Set the 'local' execution node for each cluster and configure the controller to store artifacts on the local filesystem.
Local execution and local storage ensure artifacts do not leave the region.
- E
Configure automation mesh to route jobs to the nearest execution node.
Why wrong: Mesh routing does not control artifact storage location.
EX294 Manage automation security and operations Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of manage automation security and operations. 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.
An organization has multiple automation controller clusters spread across different geographic regions. The security policy requires that job artifacts (such as logs and assets) must remain in the region where the job ran. Which THREE configurations support this requirement? (Choose exactly three.)
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
Disable the 'Enable remote logging' option in the controller configuration for each cluster.
Option A is correct because disabling 'Enable remote logging' in the controller configuration ensures that job artifacts (logs, assets) are stored locally on the controller's filesystem rather than being forwarded to an external logging server. This directly enforces the regional data residency requirement by preventing artifacts from leaving the geographic region where the controller cluster resides.
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.
- ✓
Disable the 'Enable remote logging' option in the controller configuration for each cluster.
Why this is correct
Remote logging would send logs to a central server, violating regional retention.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use a custom execution environment that writes artifacts to a network share.
Why it's wrong here
Network shares could be in another region, violating the policy.
- ✓
Assign each cluster its own inventory and restrict node membership to that region's hosts.
Why this is correct
This ensures jobs only run on nodes in the same region, keeping artifacts regional.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Set the 'local' execution node for each cluster and configure the controller to store artifacts on the local filesystem.
Why this is correct
Local execution and local storage ensure artifacts do not leave the region.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure automation mesh to route jobs to the nearest execution node.
Why it's wrong here
Mesh routing does not control artifact storage location.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Red Hat often tests the misconception that execution node placement alone (via automation mesh) guarantees data locality, but candidates forget that artifact storage configuration is a separate control that must be explicitly set.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The controller's 'Enable remote logging' setting controls whether job logs are sent to an external syslog or log aggregation service. When disabled, logs are written to the local PostgreSQL database and filesystem under /var/lib/awx/job_status/. For full regional isolation, you must also ensure that the controller's own storage (e.g., NFS mounts for project syncs) does not span regions. The 'local' execution node setting in Option D forces the controller to act as its own execution node, keeping all artifact storage on the same host.
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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Manage automation security and operations — This question tests Manage automation security and operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Disable the 'Enable remote logging' option in the controller configuration for each cluster. — Option A is correct because disabling 'Enable remote logging' in the controller configuration ensures that job artifacts (logs, assets) are stored locally on the controller's filesystem rather than being forwarded to an external logging server. This directly enforces the regional data residency requirement by preventing artifacts from leaving the geographic region where the controller cluster resides.
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