Ansible Basics Practice Exam

Ansible Basics Practice Exam

Ansible is a simple and powerful automation tool that helps IT teams manage servers, deploy applications, and configure systems efficiently. Unlike complex scripting methods, Ansible uses easy-to-read YAML files called playbooks, allowing tasks to be automated without deep programming knowledge. It simplifies repetitive IT operations, reduces errors, and ensures consistent system setups across multiple environments.

This certification introduces learners to the foundational concepts of Ansible, including its architecture, playbooks, modules, and inventory management. Candidates gain hands-on experience in automating tasks, managing configurations, and orchestrating IT workflows, preparing them for roles in system administration, DevOps, and cloud automation.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• System administrators
• DevOps engineers
• Cloud engineers
• IT operations specialists
• Network engineers
• Students interested in IT automation
• Professionals aiming to improve infrastructure management skills

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix commands
• Understanding of networking and system administration
• Familiarity with YAML or structured configuration files
• Problem-solving and logical thinking
• Basic scripting knowledge

Knowledge Gained

• Core concepts of Ansible architecture and components
• Writing and executing playbooks
• Managing inventories and hosts
• Using Ansible modules for tasks and configurations
• Automating deployments and updates
• Orchestrating complex multi-server workflows
• Troubleshooting and debugging Ansible tasks
• Applying best practices for infrastructure automation

Course Outline

The Ansible Basics Exam covers the following topics -

1. Introduction to Ansible

• What is Ansible
• Benefits of automation
• Use cases in IT and DevOps

2. Ansible Architecture

• Control node and managed nodes
• Inventory and hosts
• Modules and plugins

3. Installation and Setup

• Installing Ansible on Linux/Mac/Windows
• Configuring inventory files
• Testing connectivity with managed nodes

4. Playbooks and YAML

• Introduction to playbooks
• Writing tasks and plays
• Variables and loops

5. Modules in Ansible

• File, package, service modules
• Using custom modules
• Running ad-hoc commands

6. Roles and Reusability

• Creating roles
• Organizing playbooks
• Sharing and reusing code

7. Configuration Management

• Managing users, packages, and services
• Applying configurations across multiple servers
• Idempotency concept

8. Automation and Orchestration

• Multi-node orchestration
• Scheduling automated tasks
• Integrating with CI/CD pipelines

9. Debugging and Error Handling

• Handling errors in playbooks
• Using debug module
• Troubleshooting tips

10. Best Practices

• Structuring projects
• Maintaining version control
• Security and compliance considerations