CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
Which action should a developer take to deploy a new version of an application in a GitOps-based workflow?
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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Submit a pull request to the Git repository containing the configuration update.
The developer updates the manifest (e.g., image tag) in the Git repository and merges it, triggering the GitOps operator to update 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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Wait for the automated CI/CD tool to trigger a redeployment.
Why it's wrong here
The CI/CD tool needs the change in Git to trigger the deployment.
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Submit a pull request to the Git repository containing the configuration update.
Why this is correct
This is the standard GitOps workflow for requesting and applying changes.
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Run 'kubectl apply' from their local machine.
Why it's wrong here
This bypasses the GitOps process and the audit log.
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Log into the Argo CD dashboard and click 'Deploy'.
Why it's wrong here
While this works, it is manual; the preferred flow is via Git.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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