- A
A role can directly include tasks from another role using the `include_tasks` module.
Why wrong: `include_tasks` includes tasks from a file, not from another role; use `include_role`.
- B
Roles can have dependencies on other roles defined in `meta/main.yml`.
Role dependencies are defined in `meta/main.yml` using the `dependencies` key.
- C
Roles have a predefined directory structure that includes `tasks`, `handlers`, `defaults`, `vars`, `meta`, `templates`, and `files`.
The standard role directory structure includes these directories.
- D
Variables defined in `defaults/main.yml` override those in `vars/main.yml`.
Why wrong: `vars/main.yml` has higher precedence than `defaults/main.yml`.
- E
Roles cannot include playbooks.
Why wrong: Roles can include playbooks via tasks using `import_playbook` or `include_playbook`.
EX294 Implement advanced Ansible automation Practice Question
This EX294 practice question tests your understanding of implement advanced ansible automation. 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.
Which TWO statements about Ansible roles are correct? (Select exactly 2)
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
Roles can have dependencies on other roles defined in `meta/main.yml`.
Option B is correct because Ansible roles can declare dependencies on other roles in their `meta/main.yml` file using the `dependencies` keyword. This ensures that dependent roles are executed before the dependent role, enabling modular and reusable automation workflows.
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.
- ✗
A role can directly include tasks from another role using the `include_tasks` module.
Why it's wrong here
`include_tasks` includes tasks from a file, not from another role; use `include_role`.
- ✓
Roles can have dependencies on other roles defined in `meta/main.yml`.
Why this is correct
Role dependencies are defined in `meta/main.yml` using the `dependencies` key.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Roles have a predefined directory structure that includes `tasks`, `handlers`, `defaults`, `vars`, `meta`, `templates`, and `files`.
Why this is correct
The standard role directory structure includes these directories.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Variables defined in `defaults/main.yml` override those in `vars/main.yml`.
Why it's wrong here
`vars/main.yml` has higher precedence than `defaults/main.yml`.
- ✗
Roles cannot include playbooks.
Why it's wrong here
Roles can include playbooks via tasks using `import_playbook` or `include_playbook`.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Red Hat often tests the distinction between `include_role` and `include_tasks` to see if candidates confuse including a role's tasks versus including a role itself, and the precedence order of `defaults` vs `vars` to catch those who think defaults override vars.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Role dependencies are defined in `meta/main.yml` as a list of dictionaries, each specifying a role name and optionally parameters like `vars` or `tags`. Ansible resolves these dependencies recursively, ensuring all prerequisite roles run in the correct order before the dependent role's tasks execute. This is particularly useful in large environments where roles like `common` or `security` must be applied before application-specific roles.
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: Roles can have dependencies on other roles defined in `meta/main.yml`. — Option B is correct because Ansible roles can declare dependencies on other roles in their `meta/main.yml` file using the `dependencies` keyword. This ensures that dependent roles are executed before the dependent role, enabling modular and reusable automation workflows.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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