- A
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project. 3. Add the Machine Credential to the Job Template. 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template. 5. Assign the development team execute-only permissions on the Job Template. 6. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure.
Why wrong: Assigning execute-only permissions (instead of read) would prevent the dev team from launching; they need launch (execute) permission but not edit. Also, the schedule should be created after the job template.
- B
1. Create a Schedule for 2:00 AM. 2. Create a Project in Tower with Source Control Credential. 3. Create a Job Template with Machine Credential. 4. Assign the development team admin permissions on the Job Template. 5. Configure a Notification Template.
Why wrong: Schedule must be associated with a job template, so creating it first is invalid. Admin permissions would allow modification, violating requirements.
- C
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository without a credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project. 3. Add the Source Control Credential to the Job Template. 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template. 5. Assign the development team read-only permissions on the Job Template. 6. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure.
Why wrong: The Source Control Credential should be associated with the Project, not the Job Template; Tower requires the credential at project sync time.
- D
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project, and add the Machine Credential. 3. Assign the development team read and execute permissions on the Job Template (not admin). 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template to run at 2:00 AM. 5. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure and associate it with the Job Template.
This sequence correctly associates credentials, sets permissions (read+execute allows launch without edit), schedules, and configures notifications.
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.
Your team is responsible for managing a fleet of 200 RHEL 8 servers using Ansible Tower. You have been asked to implement a secure automation workflow that meets the following requirements:
1. All playbooks must be stored in a private Git repository hosted on an internal GitLab server. 2. Credentials to access the Git repository must be stored securely in Ansible Tower. 3. The automation must run on a schedule every night at 2:00 AM. 4. If a playbook run fails, the team must be notified via email. 5. The playbooks require SSH private keys to connect to the managed hosts; these keys must be stored securely. 6. A development team needs to be able to launch the same job template manually, but they must not be able to modify the job template or view the credentials.
You have created a Machine Credential for SSH and a Source Control Credential for Git. You have also created a Job Template that references the project, inventory, and credentials. What is the correct sequence of steps to satisfy all requirements?
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
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project, and add the Machine Credential. 3. Assign the development team read and execute permissions on the Job Template (not admin). 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template to run at 2:00 AM. 5. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure and associate it with the Job Template.
Option D is correct because it correctly sequences the steps: first creating a Project with the Source Control Credential to securely access the private Git repository, then creating a Job Template that references the Project and includes the Machine Credential for SSH access to managed hosts. Assigning the development team 'read and execute' permissions (not admin) satisfies the requirement that they can launch the job template manually but cannot modify it or view credentials. Creating a Schedule for 2:00 AM and configuring a Notification Template for email on failure completes the automation workflow.
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.
- ✗
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project. 3. Add the Machine Credential to the Job Template. 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template. 5. Assign the development team execute-only permissions on the Job Template. 6. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning execute-only permissions (instead of read) would prevent the dev team from launching; they need launch (execute) permission but not edit. Also, the schedule should be created after the job template.
- ✗
1. Create a Schedule for 2:00 AM. 2. Create a Project in Tower with Source Control Credential. 3. Create a Job Template with Machine Credential. 4. Assign the development team admin permissions on the Job Template. 5. Configure a Notification Template.
Why it's wrong here
Schedule must be associated with a job template, so creating it first is invalid. Admin permissions would allow modification, violating requirements.
- ✗
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository without a credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project. 3. Add the Source Control Credential to the Job Template. 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template. 5. Assign the development team read-only permissions on the Job Template. 6. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure.
Why it's wrong here
The Source Control Credential should be associated with the Project, not the Job Template; Tower requires the credential at project sync time.
- ✓
1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project, and add the Machine Credential. 3. Assign the development team read and execute permissions on the Job Template (not admin). 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template to run at 2:00 AM. 5. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure and associate it with the Job Template.
Why this is correct
This sequence correctly associates credentials, sets permissions (read+execute allows launch without edit), schedules, and configures notifications.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the permission levels in Ansible Tower, mistakenly thinking 'execute-only' or 'read-only' allows launching a job template, when in fact the correct combination is 'read and execute' to permit manual launch without modification rights.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Ansible Tower/AWX, credentials are associated at the Project level for source control access and at the Job Template level for machine access; the Source Control Credential is used during project sync via HTTPS or SSH to clone the repository, while the Machine Credential is used by Ansible to connect to managed hosts. The permission model uses role-based access control (RBAC) with specific roles: 'read' allows viewing, 'execute' allows launching, and 'admin' allows modification; combining 'read' and 'execute' is required for a user to launch a job template without being able to edit it. Notification Templates are configured separately and associated with Job Templates to trigger on specific events like failure, using SMTP for email alerts.
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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Implement advanced Ansible automation — This question tests Implement advanced Ansible automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: 1. Create a Project in Tower, pointing to the Git repository and associate the Source Control Credential. 2. Create a Job Template referencing the Project, and add the Machine Credential. 3. Assign the development team read and execute permissions on the Job Template (not admin). 4. Create a Schedule for the Job Template to run at 2:00 AM. 5. Configure a Notification Template for email on failure and associate it with the Job Template. — Option D is correct because it correctly sequences the steps: first creating a Project with the Source Control Credential to securely access the private Git repository, then creating a Job Template that references the Project and includes the Machine Credential for SSH access to managed hosts. Assigning the development team 'read and execute' permissions (not admin) satisfies the requirement that they can launch the job template manually but cannot modify it or view credentials. Creating a Schedule for 2:00 AM and configuring a Notification Template for email on failure completes the automation workflow.
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