CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
In the context of a CI/CD pipeline, where does the 'GitOps' bridge typically occur?
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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When the CI pipeline updates the manifest repository with the new image tag.
The bridge occurs when the CI tool finishes the build and updates the Git repository with the new state, which the GitOps CD operator then picks up.
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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When the operator triggers the build.
Why it's wrong here
The operator does not trigger the build.
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When the developer logs into the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Developers shouldn't log into the cluster.
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When the CI pipeline updates the manifest repository with the new image tag.
Why this is correct
The commit to the Git repository acts as the trigger for the GitOps reconciliation loop.
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When the Git repo is deleted.
Why it's wrong here
The repo must persist.
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