CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
What is an 'Image Updater' in the GitOps ecosystem?
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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A controller that updates image tags in Git
An Image Updater is a controller that automatically updates image tags in the Git repository when a new version is available in a registry.
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 tool to compress images
Why it's wrong here
Compression is a storage task.
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A tool to clean up old images in the registry
Why it's wrong here
This is a registry housekeeping task.
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A tool to scan images for vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
Scanner tools do this.
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A controller that updates image tags in Git
Why this is correct
This automates the image promotion process.
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