ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
A DestinationRule is configured with a 'v1' subset but traffic is failing. Where should you check for the label match?
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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DestinationRule spec
DestinationRule uses 'subsets' that map to 'labels' on Kubernetes pods.
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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EnvoyFilter
Why it's wrong here
EnvoyFilter is for low-level configuration.
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VirtualService
Why it's wrong here
VirtualService routes to the subset defined in the DR.
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DestinationRule spec
Why this is correct
The subset labels must match the pod labels in the DR spec.
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Gateway spec
Why it's wrong here
Gateway does not define pod label matching.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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