CGOA Gitops Patterns Practice Question
In the context of GitOps, what is 'Configuration Drift'?
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 difference between the cluster state and the Git repository state.
Drift occurs when the actual state of the infrastructure or application in the cluster deviates from the intended state defined 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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A security vulnerability in the container image.
Why it's wrong here
This is a 'CVE'.
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The movement of traffic between blue and green environments.
Why it's wrong here
This is 'traffic shifting'.
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The difference between the cluster state and the Git repository state.
Why this is correct
This is the standard definition of drift.
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The time taken for a Git commit to reach the production cluster.
Why it's wrong here
This is 'sync latency'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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