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200-901 Practice Question: A developer is creating a Helm chart for a…
A developer is creating a Helm chart for a stateless web application. Where should the application's configuration settings (like log level and feature flags) be stored?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between configuration data (stored in ConfigMaps or `values.yaml`) and secret data (stored in Secrets), leading candidates to incorrectly choose Secrets for all configuration settings.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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In values.yaml file of the Helm chart.
In a Helm chart, the `values.yaml` file is the standard location for configuration settings like log level and feature flags. This file allows developers to externalize configuration from the application code and Docker image, enabling environment-specific overrides without rebuilding the image. Helm uses `values.yaml` to inject these settings into Kubernetes manifests via template directives, making the chart reusable across different deployments.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Directly in the Docker image.
Why it's wrong here
Makes configuration changes difficult.
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In values.yaml file of the Helm chart.
Why this is correct
Standard approach for Helm charts.
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Hardcoded in the application code.
Why it's wrong here
Not configurable without code changes.
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In a Kubernetes Secret.
Why it's wrong here
Secrets are for sensitive data, not general config.
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