--- title: "Ansible: Configuration Management & Automation" lang: "en" author: "Mohammad Abu Mattar" canonical: https://mkabumattar.com/post/ansible-automation-fundamentals-quiz --- [Home](/)›[Quizzes](/quizzes)›[All Categories](/quizzes/categories)›[Ansible](/quizzes/categories/ansible) Quizzes [Ansible](/quizzes/categories/ansible)[Configuration Management](/quizzes/categories/configuration-management)[DevOps](/quizzes/categories/devops)[Automation](/quizzes/categories/automation) # Ansible: Configuration Management & Automation [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar)20 QuestionsIntermediatePublished: 27 Jan 2026 [Markdown for AI(opens in a new tab)](/post/ansible-automation-fundamentals-quiz/index.md "Open the plain-Markdown version of this page, for pasting into an AI tool") Series [DevOps & Infrastructure as Code](/series/devops--infrastructure-as-code)2/4 [PreviousTerraform: Infrastructure as Code Essentials](/quizzes/post/terraform-essentials-quiz)[NextTerragrunt: Infrastructure as Code Management](/quizzes/post/terragrunt-iac-management-quiz) All posts in this series (4) Quizzes4 1. [Terraform: Infrastructure as Code Essentials](/quizzes/post/terraform-essentials-quiz) 2. [Ansible: Configuration Management & AutomationYou are here](/quizzes/post/ansible-automation-fundamentals-quiz) 3. [Terragrunt: Infrastructure as Code Management](/quizzes/post/terragrunt-iac-management-quiz) 4. [Packer: Infrastructure Image Building Fundamentals](/quizzes/post/packer-image-building-fundamentals-quiz) ## Ansible: Configuration Management & Automation Up to 20 questions, shuffled on every run Quiz Configuration Enterto start Welcome to the Ansible Basics Quiz! This quiz covers fundamental Ansible concepts, modules, and best practices. Each question is multiple-choice, and you’ll find hints to help you along the way. Good luck! Answer key and explanations20 questions The quiz above draws 20 questions at random from these 30, so a second attempt will not be the same run. Everything in the pool is listed here. 1. Which command is used to execute an Ansible playbook? Answer\`ansible-playbook\` 2. What is the default file path for the Ansible inventory file? Answer\`/etc/ansible/hosts\` 3. Which keyword defines the remote user Ansible uses for SSH connections? Answer\`remote\_user\` 4. What is the primary purpose of the "become: yes" directive? AnswerEnable privilege escalation 5. Which module is recommended for installing packages on RHEL-based systems? Answer\`dnf\` 6. In Ansible, what is a "Fact"? AnswerSystem information gathered 7. Which module transfers files from the control node to the remote server? Answer\`copy\` 8. What does "Idempotency" mean in the context of automation? AnswerConsistent state results 9. Which keyword allows a task to run only if a specific condition is met? Answer\`when\` 10. Which tool is used to encrypt sensitive variables or files in Ansible? Answer\`ansible-vault\` 11. Which module is used to ensure a service is running and enabled on boot? Answer\`service\` 12. What is the specific purpose of "Handlers" in an Ansible play? AnswerRun tasks upon notification 13. Which file extension is standard for Ansible playbooks? Answer\`.yml\` 14. What does the "ansible\_all\_ipv4\_addresses" variable represent? AnswerTarget host IP list 15. Which flag validates playbook syntax without executing any tasks? Answer\`--syntax-check\` 16. Which module is designed to modify a single specific line in a file? Answer\`lineinfile\` 17. Which keyword is used to iterate over a list of items in a task? Answer\`loop\` 18. What is an Ansible "Role" in a production environment? AnswerReusable task structure 19. Which module executes commands through the remote shell environment? Answer\`shell\` 20. What is the default SSH port Ansible uses for Linux connections? Answer22 21. Which file defines global settings like fork count and SSH timeouts? Answer\`ansible.cfg\` 22. What does the "register" keyword do within a task? AnswerSaves task output 23. Which directive allows a playbook to continue if a task fails? Answer\`ignore\_errors: yes\` 24. Which module manages file properties like permissions and ownership? Answer\`file\` 25. What is "Ansible Galaxy"? AnswerContent repository hub 26. How is a host group defined in an INI-style inventory file? Answer\`\[group\_name\]\` 27. What characterizes "Ad-hoc mode" in Ansible? AnswerSingle task execution 28. Which module is used to create files from Jinja2 templates? Answer\`template\` 29. What is the primary function of the "debug" module? AnswerDisplaying variable values 30. What does the "Forks" setting control in Ansible? 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