CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are best practices for managing GitOps secrets?
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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Encrypt secrets using tools like SealedSecrets
Secrets should be encrypted, managed outside Git, and rotated frequently.
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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Share secrets in cleartext via team chat
Why it's wrong here
This is a major security violation.
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Encrypt secrets using tools like SealedSecrets
Why this is correct
SealedSecrets allows keeping secrets in Git while preventing unauthorized access.
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Use an external secret manager like HashiCorp Vault
Why this is correct
External managers provide better security and rotation.
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Rotate secrets regularly based on security policies
Why this is correct
Regular rotation is a security best practice.
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Store base64 encoded secrets in Git
Why it's wrong here
Base64 is not encryption; it's reversible and insecure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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