CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
If a GitOps controller detects that an image tag has been changed in the cluster but not in Git, what does the controller do?
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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Reverts the cluster state to match the Git repository.
The controller identifies this as drift and uses the Git source of truth to revert the image tag back to the version declared in Git.
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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Leaves the cluster in the new state.
Why it's wrong here
This would leave the cluster in a drifted state.
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Updates the Git repository with the new image tag.
Why it's wrong here
GitOps controllers do not write back to the Git source.
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Reverts the cluster state to match the Git repository.
Why this is correct
Continuous drift correction ensures the live state returns to the desired state.
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Prompts the user for approval.
Why it's wrong here
Automated reconciliation does not require manual approval.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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