DevOps

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Definition

A way of working that joins development (Dev) and operations (Ops) with automation, continuous integration and delivery, monitoring and collaboration so software is released faster and more reliably.

Example: Automate testing and deployment in a pipeline.

Found in: syllabus, course specifications, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.

Short version to memorise (key terms bank)

Development plus operations: CI/CD, rapid feedback, automation, shared ownership.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 Software Automation.

Question types it can appear in

Multi-select: 2025 Q11: identify ALL the key principles of DevOps
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.

Where it has appeared in the paper

Software Automation (Part A, B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“A way of working that joins development (Dev) and operations (Ops) with automation, continuous integration and delivery, monitoring and collaboration so software is released faster and more reliably.” Then apply it: Automate testing and deployment in a pipeline.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

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From the linked past questions

Identify: Recognise and name. (2025 HSC Q11 (1 mark): DevOps)
Discuss: Identify issues and provide points for and/or against. (Sample exam Q25 (8 marks): ML, DevOps, RPA, BPA in security)

Official worked answer

2025 HSC Q11 (1 mark): DevOps (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer

Criteria

1: Identifies ALL the items that are key principles of DevOps.

Sample answer

Rapid feedback; Automation of repetitive tasks; Collaboration and shared ownership.

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Flashcard: DevOps in Software Automation (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: AI v ML; ML supporting automation (DevOps, RPA, BPA)
Key terms bank entry: DevOps
Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for DevOps

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