ICA Advanced Scenarios Practice Question
When migrating to the Kubernetes Gateway API in Istio, you define a Gateway resource. Which component is responsible for translating this Gateway resource into Envoy configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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istiod
The istiod control plane watches the Kubernetes Gateway API resources and generates the corresponding Envoy proxy configuration.
Answer analysis
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istiod
Why this is correct
Istiod acts as the controller for Gateway API resources, translating them into xDS configuration for Envoy.
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The Kiali operator
Why it's wrong here
Kiali is for observability, not control plane management.
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The Envoy proxy sidecar
Why it's wrong here
Sidecars receive configuration; they do not translate Gateway API resources.
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The ingress-gateway deployment
Why it's wrong here
The gateway pod is the data plane component, not the control plane translation engine.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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