Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 552

A system administrator works with a software development department to implement code to production. The administrator wants to review the code to be implemented and not do it automatically. The code must be ready for production and should be implemented by the administrator without additional intervention from the development team. Which DevOps concept does this scenario represent?

Answer options

• A. continuous deployment
• B. continuous testing
• C. continuous integration
• D. continuous delivery

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, continuous delivery, as it involves ensuring that the code is always in a deployable state and ready for production, allowing for manual deployment by the administrator. Continuous deployment (A) automates the release process, which contradicts the need for manual review. Continuous testing (B) focuses on validating code quality, while continuous integration (C) emphasizes merging code changes frequently, neither of which aligns with the scenario presented.