KCSA Kubernetes Cluster Component Security Practice Question
You are securing a highly regulated Kubernetes cluster and need to ensure that etcd data is encrypted at rest using a custom encryption key. After creating the EncryptionConfiguration file, which API server flag must be updated to point to this file?
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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--encryption-provider-config
The --encryption-provider-config flag links the API server to the encryption configuration file.
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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--data-encryption-secret
Why it's wrong here
This is an invalid kube-apiserver flag.
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--encryption-config-path
Why it's wrong here
The correct flag name is --encryption-provider-config.
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--encryption-provider-config
Why this is correct
This flag instructs the API server to load the encryption provider settings.
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--etcd-key-file
Why it's wrong here
This flag specifies the etcd client TLS private key, not data encryption keys.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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