IBM C5050-062 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

IBM C5050-062 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  When integrating with WebLogic (WLDeploy plugin), one required field is the location of the "WLDeploy Ant Task Jar." Where can you obtain this important file that is required for integration?

  A. You can download it from http://oracle.com.
  B. You can find it in the WebLogic's server directory.
  C. You can build the jar file manually in the WebLogic's server/lib directory.
  D. You can download it from the WebLogic interface.
  C. You can build the jar file manually in the WebLogic's server/lib directory.

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  explanation:

  Basic Steps for Using wldeploy To use the wldeploy Ant task:

  1.

  Set your environment.

  On Windows NT, execute the setWLSEnv.cmd command, located in the directory WL_HOME\server\bin, where WL_HOME is the top-level directory of your WebLogic Server installation. On UNIX, execute the setWLSEnv.sh command,

  located in the directory WL_HOME/server/bin, where WL_HOME is the top-level directory of your WebLogic Server installation.

  2.

  In the staging directory, create the Ant build file (build.xml by default). If you want to use an Ant installation that is different from the one installed with WebLogic Server, start by defining the wldeploy Ant task definition:

  3.

  If necessary, add task definitions and calls to the wlserver and wlconfig tasks in the build script to create and start a new WebLogic Server domain.

  4.

  Add a call to wldeploy to deploy your application to one or more WebLogic Server instances or clusters. See Sample build.xml Files for wldeploy and wldeploy Ant Task Attribute Reference.

  5.

  Execute the Ant task or tasks specified in the build.xml file by typing ant in the staging directory, optionally passing the command a target argument:

  prompt> ant

  References: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs92/programming/wldeploy.html

• Question 2:

  IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) allows users to download artifacts from a Maven style repository. How does the incremental file transfer (sync/sync and clean) work from the repository to the target server?

  A. IBM UCD downloads the files from the Maven repository, checks each files hash, and compares it to the target before copying files.
  B. IBM UCD queries Nexus/Artifactory for the full list of hash values before transferring the files.
  C. IBM UCD does not offer the ability to sync and clean with the Maven integration.
  D. IDM UCD always performs a sync, regardless of the repository.
  A. IBM UCD downloads the files from the Maven repository, checks each files hash, and compares it to the target before copying files.

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  explanation:

  With Sync enabled, UrbanCode Deploy will attempt to move only the files that are different in the component version than on the target system. With "Sync and Clean" the agent will also remove any files in the target directory that are not in in the component version. The details of how the Sync works varies based on the options in selected. The process always starts the same, the agent is sent a manifest of the files in the version, their sizes, modification dates, and SHA-256 hash. With Full Verification unchecked, it will examine the directory and compare the file sizes and modification dates to the manifest. Any files that don't match will be replaced. With "Full Verification" checked, each file will have its SHA-256 checksum calculated and compared to the manifest. This approach is safer, but takes more CPU on the agent, and is a bit slower.

  References: https://developer.ibm.com/urbancode/tag/artifact-management/

• Question 3:

  Which three types of component processes manage environment inventory when they execute?

  A. Uninstall Process
  B. Deployment Process
  C. Operational Process
  D. Generic Process
  A. Uninstall Process
  B. Deployment Process
  C. Operational Process

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  explanation:

  You use the following component process types: deployment, Configuration Deployment, operational, and uninstall.

  References: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS4GSP_6.2.0/com.ibm.udeploy.doc/topics/comp_process_types.html

• Question 4:

  What is the result of deleting an agent from the IBM UrbanCode Deploy server administration console?

  A. The agent is removed from the list of available agents and deleted from the file system.
  B. The agent is removed from the list of available agents and deleted from the resource tree.
  C. The agent is removed from the list of available agents but remains on the resource tree for reuse.
  D. The agent is removed from the resource but remains on the list of available agents for reuse.
  B. The agent is removed from the list of available agents and deleted from the resource tree.

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  explanation:

  If you uninstall an agent from its host, you will not be able to reinstall the agent using the same name. To properly uninstall an agent, you must also delete it from the server as follows:

  1.

  Stop the agent

  2.

  Delete the main directory for the agent. The default agent installation directory is:

  /opt/ibm-ucd/agent on Linux

  C:\Program Files\agent on Microsoft Windows.

  3.

  Do the following from the UrbanCode Deploy server GUI:

  Click on Resources > Agents

  Click the Delete action for the agent you previously uninstalled

  References: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687857

• Question 5:

  Which three statements are true about version statuses? (Select three.)

  A. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with tokens to mark which versions are ready for deployment.
  B. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with environment gates to govern which versions are allowed into specific environments.
  C. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with locks to identify which environments are locked for marked versions.
  D. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with component tags to tag which versions can be deployed.
  B. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with environment gates to govern which versions are allowed into specific environments.
  C. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with locks to identify which environments are locked for marked versions.
  D. Version statuses must be used in conjunction with component tags to tag which versions can be deployed.

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  explanation:

  BD: In IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Environment Gates and Version Statuses can help you define policies restricting which versions of components and applications may be deployed into certain environments. For example, you would use Gates and Statuses to enforce a rule that anything being deployed into Production has passed security reviews. Unlike approvals which act on a specific request, Gates establish checks on the versions of components or applications being deployed.

  C: Environments can be configured to specifically lock either snapshot versions or snapshot configuration, or both, when snapshots are deployed to the environment. In addition, users can now manually lock snapshots so that they cannot be changed in the future

  References: https://developer.ibm.com/urbancode/docs/introduction-environment-gates-urbancode-deploy/ https://developer.ibm.com/urbancode/products/urbancode-deploy/whats-new/6-1-0-1/

• Question 6:

  Which two statements are true about how IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) organize deployment artifacts? (Select two.)

  A. Deployment artifacts are typically produced by an automated build and then imported into UCD as a version.
  B. Deployment artifacts are stored in an external system (version control, CMDB, inventory, etc.) and UCD can only download the artifacts to the target server as part of a deployment process.
  C. Deployment artifacts must be uploaded to Rational Asset Manager, so they can be used on a deployment process.
  D. Each component contains at least one deployment package that contains all the deployment artifacts for that application.
  E. A component contains in the artifact set (versions) and the automation to deploy it.
  B. Deployment artifacts are stored in an external system (version control, CMDB, inventory, etc.) and UCD can only download the artifacts to the target server as part of a deployment process.
  E. A component contains in the artifact set (versions) and the automation to deploy it.

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  explanation:

  B: Deployable items, or artifacts, can be files, images, databases, configuration materials, or anything else that is associated with a software project. Artifacts can come from a number of sources: file systems, build servers such as IBM Anthill Pro, and many others.

  E: When you create a component, you identify the source and define how the artifacts are brought into IBM UrbanCode Deploy.

  References: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS4GSP_6.1.1/com.ibm.udeploy.doc/topics/comp_ch.html

• Question 7:

  IBM's DevOps strategy is based on which main entry point (also known as adoption paths)?

  A. Plan and Measure, Develop and Deploy, Test and Release, Monitor and Optimize
  B. Plan and Perfect, Design and Test, Release and Deployment, Monitor and Optimize
  C. Plan and Measure, Develop and Test, Release and Deployment, Monitor and Optimize
  D. Propose and Plan, Develop and Deploy, Release and Reveal, Monitor and Maintain
  C. Plan and Measure, Develop and Test, Release and Deployment, Monitor and Optimize

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  explanation:

  IBM DevOps Adoption paths consists of: Plan and measure Develop and test Release and deploy Monitor and optimize

  References: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/d-adoption-paths/

• Question 8:

  How does an IBM UrbanCode Deploy server execute the deployment on target servers?

  A. The deployment us executed through an agent installed on the target server. It establishes a connection with the server through JMS, downloads and scripts over HTTP, executes the deployment automation and uploads the logs back to the server using HTTP.
  B. The deployment is executed through an agent installed on the target server. The server establishes a UDP connection with the server (through TCP), executes the deployment automation by downloading the plugins and uploads the logs back to the server using HTTP.
  C. The deployment is executed agentless. The IBM UrbanCode Deploy server establishes a Telnet connection with the target server, executes the automation though bash scripts or Groovy scripts (plugins), and uploads the logs back to the server using HTTPS.
  D. The deployment is executed through an agent installed on the target server and the server installs the agent dynamically using SSH. The agent includes all the plugins required for the deployment, executes the automation, and uploads the logs to the server using JMS.
  A. The deployment us executed through an agent installed on the target server. It establishes a connection with the server through JMS, downloads and scripts over HTTP, executes the deployment automation and uploads the logs back to the server using HTTP.

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  explanation:

  The most frequently used step in an UrbanCode Deploy process is "Download Artifacts" from the Versioned File Storage plugin. Located in the step tree under "Repositories" adding it to your process indicates when you want to pull down the files associated with the component version being deployed.

  When this step is executed, a master server sends a JMS message to the Agent with details of the files to retrieve. The Agent then makes a series of HTTP(s) requests to the central server to download the desired files to the desired location. Each request may stream many files. The important thing to keep in mind is that this step (like all steps) is being run on the agent. Thus, it is named "Download" not "Push".

  References: https://developer.ibm.com/urbancode/docs/urbancode-deploy-moves-files-targets/

• Question 9:

  Which construct from the IBM UrbanCode Deploy security model secures product areas (i.e. Application, Components, Environments, Resources Agents, etc.) in IUC Deploy?

  A. Roles
  B. Groups
  C. Teams
  D. Security Sub-types
  A. Roles

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  explanation:

  IBM UrbanCode Deploy uses a flexible team-based and role-based security model that maps to your organizational structure. From a high level, the security system for the server consists of an authentication realm, authorization realm, roles, and teams. A role is a set of granted permissions.

  Incorrect Answers:

  C: A team is a construct that associates users or groups with roles.

  References: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS4GSP_6.1.3/com.ibm.udeploy.admin.doc/topics/security_ch.html

• Question 10:

  What is the IBM definition of "DevOps"?

  A. A methodology for software development that divides tasks into short phases or work and frequent reassessment and adaptation of plans with an emphasis on team collaboration
  B. AN enterprise capability for continuous software delivery that enables organizations to seize market opportunities, respond more rapidly to customer feedback, and balance speed, cost, quality and risk
  C. A system for increasing development efficiencies by transitioning core lean manufacturing principles over to software development practices in order to eliminate waste and amplify learning.
  D. An approach for continuous improvement in software and systems delivery, which allows IBM customers to achieve greater value from their investment in software and systems technologies
  B. AN enterprise capability for continuous software delivery that enables organizations to seize market opportunities, respond more rapidly to customer feedback, and balance speed, cost, quality and risk

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  explanation:

  DevOps is an approach that promotes closer collaboration between lines of business, development and IT operations. It is an enterprise capability that enables the continuous delivery, continuous deployment and continuous monitoring of applications. It reduces the time needed to address customer feedback. Development, testing, operations and lines of business were often siloed in the past. DevOps brings them together to improve agility.

  References: https://www.ibm.com/cloud-computing/learn-more/what-is-devops