Discuss WGU Cloud Deployment And Operations (D341) Exam Topic 7 Question 17

(What is the role of a patch baseline in Patch Manager?)

AInstalls all patch updates as they become available by default

BAssigns an IAM role for services that can auto-approve patches upon release

CDefines patches that should and should not be installed on EC2 instances

DNotifies Config of any patch updates that need to be performed

Suggested Answer: C

A patch baseline in Patch Manager defines the patches that should and should not be installed on EC2 instances, specifying approval rules for security updates, other updates, and exclusions. This ensures controlled and compliant patching. The WGU Cloud Deployment and Operations Study Guide (Section 5.2, Patch Manager) states, 'A patch baseline specifies which patches are approved for installation and which are excluded, allowing customization of patch deployment (e.g., approving only critical security updates).' Options A, B, and D misrepresent the baseline's role, as it does not auto-install, assign IAM roles, or notify Config directly.

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12 comments · newest first

Emerson 3 days ago

I’m leaning towards B. Auto-approving patches is crucial.

Ressie 8 days ago

Agreed! C seems most logical for managing EC2.

Leanna 13 days ago

I think it's C. It makes sense to define what gets installed.

Marta 18 days ago

Surprised to see so many think C is the only answer!

Glory 23 days ago

Nope, definitely C. A would be too risky!

Darrin 29 days ago

Wait, I thought it was A? That seems more automatic.

Salena 1 month ago

Totally agree with C! It's crucial for managing updates.

Winfred 1 month ago

C is correct! It defines which patches to install.

Dierdre 1 month ago

I’m confused because I thought patch baselines were more about managing updates rather than notifications. C seems right, but I’m not completely confident.

Alishia 2 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question similar to this before, and it was about notifying Config. Could it be D?

Tamar 2 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about IAM roles in relation to auto-approving patches. Maybe it’s B?

Emogene 2 months ago

I think the patch baseline is about defining which patches to install or not, so I’m leaning towards C.

WGU Cloud Deployment and Operations (D341) Exam - Topic 7 Question 17 Discussion