CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
A company transitions from a push-based CI/CD pipeline (using Jenkins) to a pull-based GitOps model (using Flux). What is the primary security architectural change regarding cluster access?
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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The CI server no longer requires cluster credentials
In push models, the CI server requires cluster credentials. In pull models, the operator inside the cluster initiates the fetch, removing the need for external cluster-admin access.
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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Git is no longer the source of truth
Why it's wrong here
Git remains the canonical source of truth in both models.
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The cluster no longer requires an API server
Why it's wrong here
The API server remains necessary for all Kubernetes clusters.
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The operator is now a push-based agent
Why it's wrong here
An operator is by definition a control loop that pulls state.
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The CI server no longer requires cluster credentials
Why this is correct
Pull-based models allow the agent within the cluster to reconcile state, eliminating the need to expose cluster API credentials to external build systems.
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