CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
You are comparing GitOps deployment models. Which scenario best describes a 'Pull' deployment model?
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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A Flux controller monitors the Git repository and updates the cluster state internally.
In a Pull model, an agent inside the cluster (like Flux or Argo CD) periodically fetches the desired state from a repository, eliminating the need for external access to the cluster's API.
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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A webhook triggers a Jenkins job to build and deploy an application.
Why it's wrong here
This is a reactive Push-based workflow initiated by CI.
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A developer runs a helm upgrade command from their local machine to the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
This is a manual Push operation, not a GitOps deployment model.
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A Jenkins CI pipeline executes kubectl apply commands against the production cluster.
Why it's wrong here
This is a Push model because the CI tool initiates the change externally.
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A Flux controller monitors the Git repository and updates the cluster state internally.
Why this is correct
Flux pulls the configuration from Git and applies it locally, adhering to the Pull model.
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