Continuous Deployment - Quiz

False

Continuous deployment and continuous delivery are related but distinct practices.

• Continuous Delivery ensures that code is always in a deployable state, but the actual deployment to production may still require manual approval.
• Continuous Deployment takes it a step further by automatically deploying every change that passes automated testing directly to production.

You can practice continuous delivery without implementing continuous deployment, as continuous delivery allows for manual release decisions.

False

✅ "Acceptance"

Middleware configuration

✅ True

Explanation:

Environment configuration details can be integrated during build time, but it is generally not recommended for best practices.

At build time, configurations (such as database connections, API keys, or feature flags) can be baked into the build artifacts, but this approach has limitations:

• Requires a separate build for each environment (e.g., Dev, QA, Prod).
• Reduces flexibility in deploying the same artifact across multiple environments.
• Can expose sensitive information if not handled securely.

Best Practice:

Instead of integrating configurations at build time, it's better to:

• Use external configuration files or environment variables.
• Store secrets securely in vaults (e.g., Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager).
• Keep builds environment-agnostic to support Continuous Deployment (CD).

Thus, while True, it's not the best practice for modern DevOps workflows. ✅

Traceability – CM tracks and records changes, ensuring that every modification is documented and can be traced back to its origin.

Continuous Deployment (CD) aims to automate the entire software release process and ensure that feedback loops are as short as possible. This helps teams:

1. Identify issues faster – Deploying changes frequently ensures quick detection of bugs.
2. Improve software quality – Rapid feedback enables quick fixes and continuous improvement.
3. Reduce manual intervention – Automated deployments reduce delays and human errors.
4. Deliver value quickly – Features reach end-users faster, improving customer satisfaction.

Since CD focuses on minimizing feedback time, the correct answer is:
✅ True

People who perform the deployment should be involved in creating the deployment process because:

1. Better Understanding – They know the challenges and risks associated with deployment.
2. Automation Improvements – Their insights help in designing efficient and automated deployment pipelines.
3. Error Reduction – Involving them ensures that the process is well-documented and minimizes human errors.
4. Faster Issue Resolution – Since they understand the process deeply, they can troubleshoot deployment failures quickly.

Thus, the correct answer is:
✅ True