KCSA Kubernetes Security Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE features are enforced or verified by the Kubernetes 'restricted' Pod Security Standard profile?
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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Requires dropping all capabilities except NET_BIND_SERVICE
The restricted profile enforces running as non-root, dropping all capabilities (or keeping only NET_BIND_SERVICE), and prohibiting privilege escalation.
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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Allows containers to run in privileged mode if requested
Why it's wrong here
Privileged mode is strictly forbidden in restricted profiles.
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Requires dropping all capabilities except NET_BIND_SERVICE
Why this is correct
Restricted profile restricts Linux capabilities.
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Prohibits privilege escalation (allowPrivilegeEscalation: false)
Why this is correct
Restricted profile disallows privilege escalation.
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Permits mounting the host network namespace without restriction
Why it's wrong here
Host network mounting is forbidden in restricted profiles.
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Enforces running as non-root (runAsNonRoot: true)
Why this is correct
Restricted profile mandates runAsNonRoot.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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