KCSA Kubernetes Cluster Component Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following files or directories on a control plane node contain critical static pod manifests for core components? (Choose TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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/etc/kubernetes/manifests/etcd.yaml
The /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory holds static pod yaml files for kube-apiserver, etcd, etc.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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/etc/kubernetes/manifests/etcd.yaml
Why this is correct
Contains the etcd static pod definition.
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/var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml
Why it's wrong here
Configures the kubelet daemon, not a static pod manifest.
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/etc/default/kube-proxy
Why it's wrong here
Used for package-based daemon configurations, not static control plane pods.
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~/.kube/config
Why it's wrong here
Stores user CLI connection configuration.
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/etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
Why this is correct
Contains the API server static pod definition.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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