ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
A VirtualService is not correctly routing traffic to a new version. Which tool helps verify the actual route configuration loaded in the proxy?
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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istioctl proxy-config routes
istioctl proxy-config routes displays the routing table as understood by the Envoy proxy.
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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istioctl describe
Why it's wrong here
istioctl describe is not a standard command.
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istioctl analyze
Why it's wrong here
analyze checks for potential errors but doesn't show the live routing table.
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kubectl logs
Why it's wrong here
logs show application output, not traffic rules.
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istioctl proxy-config routes
Why this is correct
proxy-config routes shows the live routing configuration.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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