Multi-branch pipeline job creation in Jenkins - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a multi-branch pipeline job in Jenkins?

A multi-branch pipeline job automatically discovers, manages, and executes pipelines for branches in a source code repository.

beginner

Which plugin is required to create multi-branch pipeline jobs in Jenkins?

The 'Pipeline Multibranch Plugin' is required to create and manage multi-branch pipeline jobs.

intermediate

How does Jenkins detect branches in a multi-branch pipeline job?

Jenkins scans the source repository and automatically detects branches that contain a Jenkinsfile to create individual pipeline jobs for each branch.

beginner

What file must be present in each branch for Jenkins to run a pipeline in a multi-branch job?

Each branch must have a 'Jenkinsfile' that defines the pipeline script for Jenkins to execute.

intermediate

How can you trigger a scan for new branches in a multi-branch pipeline job?

You can manually trigger a scan by clicking 'Scan Multibranch Pipeline Now' or configure periodic scans in the job settings.

What does a multi-branch pipeline job in Jenkins do?

A Automatically builds all branches with Jenkinsfiles

B Builds only the master branch

C Runs freestyle jobs only

D Requires manual job creation per branch

A multi-branch pipeline job automatically discovers branches with Jenkinsfiles and builds them.

Which file must be present in a branch for Jenkins to run a pipeline in a multi-branch job?

A Jenkinsfile

B build.gradle

C README.md

D Dockerfile

The Jenkinsfile defines the pipeline script Jenkins uses to build the branch.

How does Jenkins find branches to build in a multi-branch pipeline job?

A By manual job creation for each branch

B By building all branches regardless of files

C By scanning the repository for branches with Jenkinsfiles

D By scanning only the master branch

Jenkins scans the repository and detects branches that contain Jenkinsfiles.

Which plugin enables multi-branch pipeline jobs in Jenkins?

A Git Plugin

B Email Extension Plugin

C Matrix Authorization Plugin

D Pipeline Multibranch Plugin

The Pipeline Multibranch Plugin is required for multi-branch pipeline jobs.

How can you update the list of branches Jenkins builds in a multi-branch pipeline job?

A Manually add branches in job config

B Trigger 'Scan Multibranch Pipeline Now'

C Restart Jenkins server

D Delete and recreate the job

Triggering 'Scan Multibranch Pipeline Now' makes Jenkins detect new or removed branches.

Explain how Jenkins manages multiple branches using a multi-branch pipeline job.

Think about how Jenkins finds and builds branches without manual setup.

Describe the steps to create a multi-branch pipeline job in Jenkins.

Focus on the setup process from plugin to scanning branches.