CompTIA Linux+ Practice Questions: Automation

7 free, exam-style CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) practice questions covering Automation. Each question shows the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ready for the real thing? Take the full timed quiz below.

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Q1. Which Ansible module copies files to remote hosts?

A.copy✓ Correct
B.file
C.template
D.fetch

Explanation: copy module transfers files from control node to managed nodes. Learn more.

Q2. Which Ansible playbook directive executes tasks?

A.tasks:✓ Correct
B.handlers:
C.vars:
D.roles:

Explanation: tasks: section contains playbook operations. Learn more.

Q3. Which command tests Ansible inventory connectivity?

A.ansible ping✓ Correct
B.ansible-test
C.ansible ad-hoc
D.ansible-console

Explanation: ansible -m ping all checks host reachability. Learn more.

Q4. Which directory contains Ansible playbooks by convention?

A./etc/ansible✓ Correct
B.~/ansible
C./usr/share/ansible
D./var/lib/ansible

Explanation: /etc/ansible is default configuration directory. Learn more.

Q5. Which command schedules recurring jobs for a user?

A.crontab✓ Correct
B.journalctl
C.passwd
D.hostnamectl

Explanation: crontab manages recurring scheduled commands for users. Learn more.

Q6. Which systemd unit type is paired with a service unit to run a job on a schedule?

A.Socket only
B.Target only
C.Timer✓ Correct
D.Mount

Explanation: A .timer unit defines when systemd activates its associated .service unit and can replace many cron-style schedules. Learn more.

Q7. What does idempotence mean for an Ansible playbook?

A.Every run must reboot the host
B.Tasks always produce different output
C.The playbook can manage only one server
D.Repeated runs converge on the same desired state✓ Correct

Explanation: Idempotent tasks change a system only when necessary, so repeated playbook runs leave an already compliant host in the same desired state. Learn more.