KCSA Compliance And Security Frameworks Practice Question
An administrator needs to evaluate an existing Kubernetes cluster against the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark. Which tool provides automated scanning specifically tailored to this benchmark?
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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kube-bench
Kube-bench is an open-source tool that checks whether Kubernetes is deployed securely by running the checks documented in the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.
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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kube-hunter
Why it's wrong here
kube-hunter is a penetration testing tool, not a compliance benchmark scanner.
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falco
Why it's wrong here
Falco is a runtime security and threat detection engine.
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velero
Why it's wrong here
Velero is used for backup and disaster recovery.
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kube-bench
Why this is correct
kube-bench runs checks based on the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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