CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
When utilizing Git as the 'Source of Truth' for a cluster, what happens if the cluster state diverges from Git?
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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The controller detects the drift and reports it as out-of-sync.
Drift detection allows the GitOps controller to identify when the cluster state has deviated from the declared Git state.
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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The controller alerts the administrator but takes no action.
Why it's wrong here
Most GitOps tools offer automated self-healing options.
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The Git repository is updated to reflect the new cluster state.
Why it's wrong here
The Git repository is the immutable source; it is never overwritten by cluster drift.
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The controller detects the drift and reports it as out-of-sync.
Why this is correct
Identifying 'Out-of-Sync' status is the first step in reconciliation.
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The cluster ignores the Git repository until a new commit is pushed.
Why it's wrong here
Continuous reconciliation constantly checks against the source.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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