CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
In GitOps, what should happen if a configuration file is deleted from the Git repository?
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 operator deletes the resource from the cluster
The operator will reconcile the state by deleting the corresponding resource from the cluster.
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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The operator alerts the admin and stops
Why it's wrong here
Standard behavior is to synchronize, not halt.
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The cluster keeps the resource forever
Why it's wrong here
The cluster should sync to match the empty repo.
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The operator ignores the change
Why it's wrong here
This would break the GitOps model.
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The operator deletes the resource from the cluster
Why this is correct
The operator ensures the cluster perfectly mirrors the repo.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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