PCA Alerting And Dashboarding Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid components of an Alertmanager configuration 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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receivers
A standard Alertmanager config file requires 'route' (the routing tree) and 'receivers' (the notification targets).
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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receivers
Why this is correct
Receivers define where alerts are sent.
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storage_path
Why it's wrong here
Alertmanager doesn't use this setting.
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global_variables
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard top-level key.
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scrape_configs
Why it's wrong here
This belongs in prometheus.yml.
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route
Why this is correct
The routing tree is mandatory.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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