CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are NOT recommended in 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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Manual changes via kubectl
Manual changes and plain-text secrets are anti-patterns.
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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Automated reconciliation of state
Why it's wrong here
This is a core GitOps feature.
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Manual changes via kubectl
Why this is correct
Manual changes cause drift and bypass audit trails.
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Storing plain-text secrets in the repository
Why this is correct
This is a significant security risk.
- ✗
Using Git as a source of truth
Why it's wrong here
This is a core principle.
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Using pull requests for code changes
Why it's wrong here
Pull requests are standard for team collaboration.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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