CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
When implementing DevSecOps within a GitOps workflow, where should the automated policy enforcement (like OPA/Gatekeeper) 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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At the Kubernetes API server using an Admission Controller like OPA Gatekeeper.
Policy enforcement should happen during the admission control phase of the Kubernetes API to ensure all resources, including those managed by GitOps, comply.
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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During the Git commit process using local pre-commit hooks.
Why it's wrong here
Local hooks can be bypassed by users and do not enforce policy on the actual cluster state.
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In the CI pipeline during the image scanning phase.
Why it's wrong here
CI scanning only checks the image; it does not validate the Kubernetes manifest configuration or operational policies.
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At the Kubernetes API server using an Admission Controller like OPA Gatekeeper.
Why this is correct
Admission controllers evaluate resources at the point of creation, providing a final security gate regardless of how the manifest was deployed.
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By manually reviewing the Git diffs before merging the pull request.
Why it's wrong here
Manual review is not automated and is prone to human error, failing the DevSecOps goal of continuous automation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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