CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
When setting up Argo CD, which TWO components are essential to define 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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AppProject
An Application object defines the source and destination, and a Project organizes them.
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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Kubernetes Node
Why it's wrong here
Nodes are infrastructure, not a GitOps component.
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AppProject
Why this is correct
AppProject is used to logically group applications and enforce security boundaries.
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Application CRD
Why this is correct
The Application object defines the Git source and the target namespace.
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Docker Registry
Why it's wrong here
A registry stores images, but is not an Argo CD component.
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Jenkins Pipeline
Why it's wrong here
Jenkins is a CI tool; it is not a core Argo CD component.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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