CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) — Question 117

A Linux administrator is using a public cloud provider to host servers for a company's website. Using the provider's tools, the administrator wrote a JSON file to define how to deploy the servers. Which of the following techniques did the administrator use?

Answer options

• A. Infrastructure as code
• B. Build automation
• C. Platform as a service
• D. Automated configuration

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Build automation, as it involves using tools to automate the setup and management of software and infrastructure through scripts or configuration files. Options A, C, and D are incorrect in this context, as they refer to different methodologies or services that do not specifically highlight the automation of the build process using a JSON file.