PCA Observability Concepts Practice Question
Which THREE of these are common Prometheus data sources?
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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Static configuration files.
Kubernetes service discovery, static file configs, and Consul are standard discovery methods.
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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Static configuration files.
Why this is correct
Common for fixed targets.
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Consul Service Discovery
Why this is correct
Common dynamic source.
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Kubernetes API Service Discovery
Why this is correct
Standard dynamic source.
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User manual entry in the UI.
Why it's wrong here
Not how it works.
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Direct SQL database connections.
Why it's wrong here
Requires an exporter.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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