EX294 Manage task execution and roles Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of manage task execution and roles. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An Ansible playbook task fails with 'Missing sudo password'. The playbook runs against a server where the remote user 'admin' has sudo privileges but requires a password. Which configuration change would resolve this issue?
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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Set ansible_become_password or use the -K flag when running the playbook.
Option B is correct because the error indicates that sudo requires a password and Ansible does not have it. Setting ansible_become_password provides the password. Option A is incorrect because the become_user is valid. Option C is incorrect because the user does have sudo privileges but requires a password. Option D is incorrect because changing to 'su' would use a different authentication method and is unnecessary.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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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Set ansible_become_password or use the -K flag when running the playbook.
Why this is correct
Correct: This provides the required sudo password.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Change become_method to su to avoid password prompts.
Why it's wrong here
su also typically requires a password; the error is about password, not method.
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Remove the become_user line and rely on default root.
Why it's wrong here
Removing become_user does not solve the missing password issue.
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Change become_user to root.
Why it's wrong here
The become_user is already valid; the issue is missing password, not user.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related EX294 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Manage task execution and roles — This question tests Manage task execution and roles — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set ansible_become_password or use the -K flag when running the playbook. — Option B is correct because the error indicates that sudo requires a password and Ansible does not have it. Setting ansible_become_password provides the password. Option A is incorrect because the become_user is valid. Option C is incorrect because the user does have sudo privileges but requires a password. Option D is incorrect because changing to 'su' would use a different authentication method and is unnecessary.
What should I do if I get this EX294 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related EX294 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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