KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
An administrator notices that unauthorized users can view sensitive ConfigMaps across different namespaces because default RoleBindings were overly permissive. Which security principle was violated?
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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Least privilege access
Granting broad read access across namespaces violates the principle of least privilege.
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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Least privilege access
Why this is correct
Users were given more access than necessary to perform their roles.
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Shared responsibility model
Why it's wrong here
This is an internal cluster configuration error, not a provider-vs-customer responsibility split.
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Immutable infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
ConfigMaps are configuration data, not infrastructure immutability.
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Supply chain security
Why it's wrong here
Supply chain security relates to software artifacts and builds.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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