MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect – Level 1 — Question 2

What aspects of a CI/CD pipeline for Mule applications can be automated using MuleSoft-provided Maven plugins?

Answer options

• A. Import from API designer, compile, package, unit test, deploy, publish to Anypoint Exchange
• B. Compile, package, unit test, validate unit test coverage, deploy
• C. Compile, package, unit test, deploy, integration test
• D. Compile, package, unit test, deploy, create associated API instances in API Manager

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as it accurately identifies the tasks that can be automated using MuleSoft's Maven plugins, including compiling, packaging, running unit tests, validating test coverage, and deploying. Options A, C, and D include tasks that are either not typically automated by these plugins or involve additional steps not covered by the Maven automation capabilities.