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MLOps
Term Key terms bank Y12 Software Automation
Definition
The automated process of designing, training and deploying ML models, borrowing the principles of DevOps. The three stages are Design, Model development and Operations.
Example: Design, then model development, then operations.
Found in: course specifications, school notes.
Design, model development and operations stages for ML.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Software Automation.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Drag into order: Order the MLOps stages
Where it has appeared in the paper
Software Automation (Part A). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- 2025 HSC Q11 (1 mark): DevOps Software Automation (Part A) · 1 mark
These are the questions the flashcard set links to this term. Open each one and compare your answer with its marking criteria.
Study links
- Flashcard: MLOps in Software Automation (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: AI v ML; ML supporting automation (DevOps, RPA, BPA)
- Key terms bank entry: MLOps
How to use it in an answer
A model sentence
“The automated process of designing, training and deploying ML models, borrowing the principles of DevOps.” Then apply it: Design, then model development, then operations.
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.
Command words used with it
- Identify: Recognise and name. (2025 HSC Q11 (1 mark): DevOps)
Technique for the question types
- Multiple choice: Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
- Drag into order: Put the steps in the correct order; know the SDLC order and the web request order.
Worked answers from the marking guidelines
2025 HSC Q11 (1 mark): DevOps (1 mark): 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.
Common mistakes
- Use the term exactly as the syllabus words it, then link it to the scenario in the question; the 2025 feedback repeatedly rewards using the stimulus.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: MLOps design stage · MLOps model development stage · MLOps operations stage · Neural network training and execution cycle