KCSA Kubernetes Cluster Component Security Practice Question
An administrator needs to ensure that the Kubernetes API server does not allow insecure cipher suites during TLS handshakes. Which API server flag allows specifying the exact cipher suites permitted?
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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--tls-cipher-suites
The --tls-cipher-suites flag allows administrators to define an explicit array of permitted cryptographic cipher suites.
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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--cipher-list
Why it's wrong here
This is an invalid flag name.
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--tls-cipher-suites
Why this is correct
This flag controls the cipher suites allowed during TLS connections.
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--secure-ciphers
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Kubernetes flag.
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--etcd-cipher-suites
Why it's wrong here
This configures etcd ciphers, not the API server ciphers.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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