CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
Which of these is a typical 'Desired State' artifact in GitOps?
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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A Kubernetes YAML manifest.
Kubernetes manifest files, Helm charts, or Kustomize templates are the standard ways to define declarative state.
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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An audit log from the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Logs are reactive observations, not intent.
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A shell script that installs software.
Why it's wrong here
Scripts are imperative; GitOps prefers declarative definitions.
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A live running container.
Why it's wrong here
The container is the actual state, not the desired definition.
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A Kubernetes YAML manifest.
Why this is correct
YAML manifests define the expected state of the cluster.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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