CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
What does the status 'Healthy' mean in an Argo CD application?
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 application is running as expected in the cluster
A 'Healthy' status indicates that the application is running as intended in 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 network is secure
Why it's wrong here
Health does not imply specific security status.
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The database is fully backed up
Why it's wrong here
This is not a health indicator.
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The application is running as expected in the cluster
Why this is correct
Health is the assessment of the live, running workload.
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The Git repository is updated
Why it's wrong here
Health status is about the live workload, not the repo state.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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