Quiz for CI & CD Basics

Q1: What does CI/CD stand for in software development?

A. A. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment B. B. Code Inspection and Code Documentation C. C. Continuous Improvement and Code Debugging D. D. Code Integration and Code Distribution

Q2: Which of the following is a popular CI/CD tool?

A. A. Jenkins B. B. Eclipse C. C. VS Code D. D. Postman

Q3: What is the main goal of Continuous Integration?

A. A. To merge code changes frequently to avoid integration issues B. B. To manually test code changes C. C. To deploy code manually D. D. To write documentation

Q4: In CI/CD, what does Continuous Deployment automate?

A. A. Automatically deploying code changes to production after passing tests B. B. Only code compilation C. C. Manual release management D. D. Writing test cases

Q5: Which file commonly defines CI/CD pipeline configurations in GitHub Actions?

A. A. .github/workflows/*.yml B. B. package.json C. C. Dockerfile D. D. README.md

Q6: Which command is often part of a React CI pipeline to verify code quality?

A. A. npm test B. B. npm install C. C. npm start D. D. npm run build

Q7: What is a benefit of using CI/CD pipelines?

A. A. Faster and more reliable software delivery B. B. Manual testing only C. C. Slower deployment process D. D. Ignoring code quality

Q8: What is typically the first step in a CI pipeline?

A. A. Checkout code from repository B. B. Deploy to production C. C. Manual approval D. D. Write documentation

Q9: Which environment is commonly used to run tests in CI pipelines?

A. A. Isolated or containerized environment B. B. Production environment C. C. Developer local machine D. D. User’s browser

Q10: What is a “build” step in CI/CD?

A. A. Compiling or bundling code into deployable artifacts B. B. Writing code C. C. Running end users D. D. Managing servers

Q11: What can cause a CI pipeline to fail?

A. A. Failing tests B. B. Clean code C. C. Successful build D. D. Passing all checks

Q12: What is “Continuous Delivery”?

A. A. Automatically preparing code for deployment but manual release B. B. Manual integration C. C. Skipping tests D. D. Code review

Q13: Which tool can be used for both CI/CD and version control?

A. A. GitHub B. B. Postman C. C. Slack D. D. Chrome

Q14: What type of testing is important to include in CI pipelines?

A. A. Unit and integration tests B. B. Manual testing only C. C. No testing D. D. Load testing only

Q15: Which command is used to build a React app in CI pipeline?

A. A. npm run build B. B. npm start C. C. npm test D. D. npm install

Q16: What is a common practice to secure secrets in CI/CD?

A. A. Use encrypted environment variables B. B. Hardcode secrets in code C. C. Store in public repos D. D. Share in emails

Q17: Which of these is NOT a CI/CD benefit?

A. A. Increased manual errors B. B. Faster deployment C. C. Better code quality D. D. Automated testing

Q18: How does CI/CD improve team collaboration?

A. A. By providing immediate feedback on code changes B. B. By isolating developers C. C. By delaying code reviews D. D. By ignoring failed builds

Q19: Which of the following can be triggered by a CI/CD pipeline?

A. A. Deploying a new version of a React app B. B. Deleting the repository C. C. Starting a manual test only D. D. Writing new code automatically

Q20: What is a “pipeline” in CI/CD?

A. A. A set of automated steps for building, testing, and deploying code B. B. A manual checklist C. C. A coding style guide D. D. A type of branch

Q21: What is the purpose of Continuous Integration (CI)?

A. A. To frequently merge code changes to a shared repository B. B. To deploy code manually C. C. To run code only on developer machines D. D. To delay code integration

Q22: Which tool is commonly used for automating CI/CD pipelines?

A. A. Jenkins B. B. Photoshop C. C. Excel D. D. Slack

Q23: In CI/CD, what does Continuous Delivery mean?

A. A. Automatically preparing code for release but manual deployment B. B. Manual code testing C. C. Writing code documentation D. D. Ignoring testing

Q24: Which file format is typically used to define CI/CD workflows?

A. A. YAML B. B. DOCX C. C. PDF D. D. TXT

Q25: What is a benefit of using CI/CD pipelines?

A. A. Faster, reliable software delivery B. B. Increased manual errors C. C. Slower testing D. D. Code duplication

Q26: Which command builds a React application for production?

A. A. npm run build B. B. npm start C. C. npm test D. D. npm install

Q27: How are secrets like API keys managed securely in CI/CD?

A. A. Using encrypted environment variables B. B. Hardcoding in source code C. C. Sharing via email D. D. Storing in public repositories

Q28: Which of these is NOT part of a typical CI pipeline?

A. A. Manual deployment B. B. Code checkout C. C. Automated testing D. D. Code build

Q29: What role does automated testing play in CI/CD?

A. A. Ensures code quality before deployment B. B. Slows down deployment C. C. Replaces code review D. D. Is optional

Q30: What does “pipeline” refer to in CI/CD?

A. A. Automated steps for building, testing, and deploying code B. B. Manual checklist C. C. Project roadmap D. D. Code style guide

Q31: Which environment is recommended for running CI tests?

A. A. Isolated or containerized environment B. B. Production server C. C. Developer local machine D. D. User browser

Q32: What happens if a CI build fails?

A. A. Deployment is halted and developers are notified B. B. Code is deployed anyway C. C. Build is ignored D. D. Tests are skipped

Q33: Which of these is a CI/CD platform?

A. A. GitLab CI B. B. Photoshop C. C. Slack D. D. Excel

Q34: How does CI/CD improve collaboration?

A. A. By providing rapid feedback on code changes B. B. By isolating developers C. C. By delaying merges D. D. By avoiding testing

Q35: Which of the following is automated in Continuous Deployment?

A. A. Releasing code to production after passing tests B. B. Writing documentation C. C. Code review D. D. Manual testing

Q36: What is a common trigger for a CI/CD pipeline?

A. A. Push or pull request to the repository B. B. Email notification C. C. Manual approval only D. D. System shutdown

Q37: Which stage ensures the code runs as expected in CI/CD?

A. A. Automated testing B. B. Code writing C. C. Documentation D. D. Deployment only

Q38: What is the primary advantage of automating deployment?

A. A. Faster and less error-prone releases B. B. Manual effort increases C. C. More downtime D. D. Increased errors

Q39: Which file is essential for configuring GitHub Actions?

A. A. .github/workflows/*.yml B. B. package.json C. C. index.html D. D. README.md

Q40: Which of these is an example of a CI/CD best practice?

A. A. Run tests on every code commit B. B. Skip tests C. C. Deploy without verification D. D. Manual code merges only