CloudBinary_IAC_Packer_Quiz

What is Packer?

• A version control system

• A version control system

• An open-source tool for creating identical machine images

• A cloud computing platform

What is the primary purpose of Packer in the context of IAC?

• Managing database schemas

• Creating and managing virtual machines

• Configuring load balancers

• Orchestrating containerized applications

Which file format is commonly used for Packer configuration files?

• .json

• .yaml

• .xml

• .ini

How does Packer support multi-cloud environments?

• By restricting usage to a specific cloud provider

• By using a proprietary scripting language

• By requiring separate configurations for each cloud provider

• By providing a cloud-agnostic configuration language

Packer is a tool used for:

• Container orchestration

• Infrastructure automation and image creation

• Continuous integration

Which command is used to build an image with Packer?

• packer create

• packer build

• deploy

• packer generate

What is the primary benefit of using Packer alongside configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef?

• Enhanced security

• Faster image creation

• Iproved infrastructure scaling

• Better collaboration among teams

Which command is used to validate a Packer template without building an image?

• packer test

• packer validate

• packer check

• packer inspect

What is a benefit of using Packer for creating machine images?

• Slower deployment times

• Inability to automate image creation

• Consistency across different environments

• Dependence on manual intervention

Which cloud providers does Packer support for image creation?

• AWS, Azure, and GCP

• DigitalOcean and Linode

• IBM Cloud and Oracle Cloud

• All of the above