20+ practice questions focused on Kubernetes Cluster Component Security — one of the most tested topics on the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA, CNCF) (KCSA) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Kubernetes Cluster Component Security PracticeAn administrator wants to ensure that API requests containing deprecated API versions trigger warnings in client output and audit logs. Which API server flag controls this behavior?
Explanation: The --runtime-config flag or deprecation tracking flags help manage deprecated API groups and versions.
Which component acts as the local agent running on every Kubernetes worker node, responsible for maintaining pod lifecycles and container health?
Explanation: The kubelet is the primary agent running on each node.
Which TWO of the following are primary benefits of enabling encryption at rest for Kubernetes secrets? (Choose THREE - wait, choose TWO)
Explanation: Encryption at rest protects secrets stored in etcd from being read if the etcd data store is compromised.
You are hardening a production Kubernetes control plane. You need to ensure that etcd client-to-server and peer communications are strictly encrypted in transit and require mutual TLS (mTLS). Which etcd configuration flag combination enforces this requirement?
Explanation: Securing etcd requires configuring both server-side and client-side TLS certificates along with client certificate verification flags.
A security scan reveals that the kubelet read-only port (typically port 1055) is active and exposes unauthenticated pod and cluster metadata. How should this vulnerability be remediated?
Explanation: The kubelet read-only port should be disabled by setting its value to 0 in the kubelet configuration file or startup flags.
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