CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
What is the purpose of 'Image Tagging' in a GitOps workflow?
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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To ensure that the exact version of the application is deployed consistently.
Using specific image tags (e.g., SHA-based, not 'latest') ensures that the deployment remains deterministic and immutable.
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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To force the container to restart.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting is a side effect, not the purpose of tagging.
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To ensure that the exact version of the application is deployed consistently.
Why this is correct
Immutability requires referencing exact versions.
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To track how many users are logged in.
Why it's wrong here
This is application telemetry.
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To allow the container registry to delete old images.
Why it's wrong here
This is registry cleanup, not deployment configuration.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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