CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
Which TWO are common pitfalls in a GitOps implementation?
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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Allowing manual 'kubectl edit' changes.
Common pitfalls include failing to secure credentials and relying on imperative patterns, such as manual cluster edits.
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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Using Git for version control.
Why it's wrong here
Using Git is the core requirement.
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Having too many branches.
Why it's wrong here
Branching strategies are flexible.
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Allowing manual 'kubectl edit' changes.
Why this is correct
This breaks the GitOps source of truth.
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Automating too many processes.
Why it's wrong here
Automation is the goal of GitOps.
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Committing plaintext secrets to Git.
Why this is correct
This is a critical security failure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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