CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
When implementing a CI/CD pipeline for GitOps, how should you handle image tag updates?
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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Using an automated agent that detects new images and commits the tag change back to the Git repo.
Automating image updates through a tool like Renovate or Argo CD Image Updater ensures the repository is kept in sync with the latest build artifacts.
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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Having the CD operator pull the 'latest' tag directly from the registry.
Why it's wrong here
Using 'latest' is an anti-pattern as it is not immutable and makes rollbacks difficult.
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Manually updating the YAML file with the new image tag and committing to Git.
Why it's wrong here
This is manual and error-prone, counter to GitOps automation principles.
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Triggering a shell script to update the cluster state directly from the CI pipeline.
Why it's wrong here
This bypasses the GitOps operator's reconciliation loop.
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Using an automated agent that detects new images and commits the tag change back to the Git repo.
Why this is correct
Automated updates ensure the desired state in Git remains current without manual intervention.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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