CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
Which of the following is a potential downside of using a 'Pull' model?
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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It requires maintaining an operator within the cluster
Pull models require an agent to be installed in the cluster, which adds complexity to the management of that agent.
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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It requires public IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Pull models work fine with internal IPs.
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It requires maintaining an operator within the cluster
Why this is correct
An operator is a component that must be deployed, monitored, and updated.
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It is slower than pushing
Why it's wrong here
Performance is comparable to push.
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It creates a security hole
Why it's wrong here
Pull models are generally more secure than push.
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