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Nutanix NCP-MCA Exam - Topic 4 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCA exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 4
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An administrator wants to execute a post-create task that will trigger an API call to create a front end application.

Which task type should the administrator use?

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Suggested Answer: A

A post-create task is a task that runs after a blueprint or runbook deployment is completed. A post-create task can be used to perform additional configuration or automation on the deployed resources. An HTTP task is a task that executes an HTTP request to a specified URL, with optional headers, body, and authentication. An HTTP task can be used to trigger an API call to another system or service, such as creating a front end application. A predefined task is a task that uses a predefined script or command to perform a common operation, such as installing a package or running a service. A predefined task cannot be used to trigger an API call to another system or service. An eScript task is a task that executes a custom script written in JavaScript or Python. An eScript task can be used to perform complex logic or operations that are not available in predefined tasks. However, an eScript task requires more coding skills and testing than an HTTP task. A simple task is a task that executes a simple command or script on the target VM or host. A simple task cannot be used to trigger an API call to another system or service.Reference:

https://www.nutanix.com/content/dam/nutanix/resources/support/ebg-ncp-mca-6.pdf

https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certifications/certification-details-nutanix-certified-professional-multicloud-automation-v6-5


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Rima
6 hours ago
Wait, can you really use HTTP for that?
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Kenneth
5 days ago
No way, it's gotta be A) HTTP!
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Ming
11 days ago
I thought B) Predefined might work too.
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Ty
16 days ago
I'd go with C) eScript, it's like coding your own magic spell!
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Stefany
21 days ago
B) Predefined is probably the most reliable option.
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Jackie
26 days ago
D) Simple is the simplest solution, why complicate things?
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Kiley
1 month ago
Simple tasks seem too basic for this scenario. I would lean towards HTTP, but I wish I had more examples to be certain.
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Judy
1 month ago
I’m a bit confused between HTTP and eScript. I feel like both could potentially work for triggering an API, but I need to double-check.
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Noe
1 month ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think predefined tasks are more about standard actions, not API calls.
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Melissia
2 months ago
I think the HTTP task type might be the right choice since it involves making an API call, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Danica
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between the task types. I'll need to review the material again before deciding.
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Arlette
2 months ago
I'm leaning towards C, eScript. That would give me more control to customize the API integration.
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Arthur
2 months ago
A) HTTP seems like the obvious choice here.
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Ashley
2 months ago
Definitely A) HTTP for API calls.
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Linn
2 months ago
Option B, Predefined, might be the easiest choice here. That could simplify the setup for the API call.
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Ethan
3 months ago
C) eScript is the way to go for this task.
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Tracey
3 months ago
But what about C) eScript? It could work too.
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Lavera
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'd need to double-check the details on each task type to make sure I pick the right one.
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Makeda
3 months ago
I think I'd go with option C, eScript. That seems like the most flexible choice to handle the API call.
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