CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are critical security considerations for a GitOps implementation?
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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Requiring GPG signing for commits
Access control, secure credential storage, and commit signing are essential for security.
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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Requiring GPG signing for commits
Why this is correct
Ensures the integrity and authenticity of configuration changes.
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Using hardcoded passwords in Kubernetes manifests
Why it's wrong here
This is a major security risk, not a best practice.
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Implementing RBAC for the Git repository
Why this is correct
Restricting who can push to the source of truth is critical.
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Storing secrets in external stores like HashiCorp Vault
Why this is correct
Secrets should be managed in dedicated systems, not plain text in Git.
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Granting the GitOps operator cluster-admin access by default
Why it's wrong here
Principle of least privilege should be followed.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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