CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 237

A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule. Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playbook?

Answer options

• A. Use the server's root credentials.
• B. Hard-code the password within the playbook.
• C. Create a service account on the server.
• D. Use the administrator's SSO credentials.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Creating a service account on the server is the best practice for automation because it allows for controlled access without using personal credentials. Using root credentials can pose security risks, hard-coding passwords is insecure, and relying on SSO credentials can lead to complications if the administrator's access changes.