CGOA Tooling Practice Question
When troubleshooting a Kyverno policy, which command should you use to check if a specific resource complies with the policy?
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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kyverno apply
The 'kyverno apply' command allows testing a policy against a local manifest to verify compliance before deployment.
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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kubectl get policies
Why it's wrong here
This just lists installed policies.
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kyverno test
Why it's wrong here
This is used for running unit tests on policies.
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kubectl describe policy
Why it's wrong here
This describes the policy object, not the resource status.
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kyverno apply
Why this is correct
This CLI tool tests policies against resources.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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