CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
How does an operator manage 'Secrets' in a GitOps repository?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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By using specialized tools or controllers to decrypt secrets at runtime
Since secrets shouldn't be in plaintext, GitOps tools use tools like SealedSecrets or external providers to inject them at runtime.
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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By disabling secrets entirely
Why it's wrong here
Applications often require secrets to function.
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By using specialized tools or controllers to decrypt secrets at runtime
Why this is correct
Tools like SealedSecrets allow encrypted secrets to be stored in Git safely.
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By storing them as plain text in the repo
Why it's wrong here
This is a significant security risk.
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By hardcoding them in the application code
Why it's wrong here
Hardcoding is not a GitOps practice.
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