CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
When using Argo CD, what does the 'Sync Status' 'OutOfSync' indicate?
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 live state differs from the desired state in Git.
It means the live state of the resources in the cluster does not match the desired state defined in the linked Git repository.
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 cluster is disconnected from the network.
Why it's wrong here
Network issues usually result in a 'Degraded' or 'Unknown' status.
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A new version of the application is available in the registry.
Why it's wrong here
Sync status is independent of registry versioning.
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The live state differs from the desired state in Git.
Why this is correct
The controller identifies drift between the cluster and the repository.
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The Git repository has been deleted.
Why it's wrong here
This would lead to a configuration error, not an 'OutOfSync' status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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