CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are common pitfalls when integrating DevSecOps into a GitOps pipeline?
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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Skipping vulnerability scans for Kubernetes manifests.
Failing to scan the manifests in the pipeline and leaving secrets in plain text are common GitOps security failures.
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 multiple branches in Git.
Why it's wrong here
Branching is a standard practice.
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Skipping vulnerability scans for Kubernetes manifests.
Why this is correct
This allows insecure configurations to be deployed into the cluster.
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Setting up an automated reconciliation operator.
Why it's wrong here
This is the core of the GitOps model.
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Storing unencrypted secrets directly in the Git repository.
Why this is correct
This exposes sensitive data to anyone with repository access.
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Automating the deployment of code changes.
Why it's wrong here
This is a core benefit, not a pitfall.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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