CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
Which THREE items should be included in your Git repository for a standard GitOps setup?
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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Policy-as-Code files (e.g., OPA policies).
A GitOps repository should contain the declarative manifests, template files (like Helm/Kustomize), and security policies.
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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Policy-as-Code files (e.g., OPA policies).
Why this is correct
These define the security constraints for the cluster.
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Templating definitions (Helm charts/Kustomize bases).
Why this is correct
These are necessary for managing configuration at scale.
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Application source code files.
Why it's wrong here
Ideally, these reside in a separate repository.
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Kubernetes manifest files (YAML).
Why this is correct
These define the desired state of the cluster.
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The private keys for the production cluster.
Why it's wrong here
This is a severe security violation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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