CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
What does the 'prune' setting in a GitOps controller do?
Answer choices
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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Automatically deletes resources from the cluster that are no longer in Git
Pruning ensures that resources not present in Git are removed from the cluster.
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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Removes unused Git branches
Why it's wrong here
GitOps tools don't manage branch lifecycle.
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Automatically deletes resources from the cluster that are no longer in Git
Why this is correct
Pruning keeps the live state clean by removing orphaned objects.
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Trims logs to save disk space
Why it's wrong here
Pruning refers to resource management, not log management.
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Limits the number of replicas
Why it's wrong here
Replicas are managed by the deployment spec, not pruning.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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