CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about 'Pull' vs 'Push' deployment models?
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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Pull models eliminate the need for an external CI/CD tool to access the cluster
Pull is initiated by the cluster; Push is initiated by the external CI system.
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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Pull models eliminate the need for an external CI/CD tool to access the cluster
Why this is correct
This is the main architectural benefit of pull-based GitOps.
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Pull models only support small clusters
Why it's wrong here
Pull models scale effectively across large environments.
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Push models are the standard for GitOps
Why it's wrong here
GitOps is defined by its pull-based nature.
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Pull requires the operator to have cluster access
Why this is correct
The operator resides in the cluster and applies the state.
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Push models are inherently more secure
Why it's wrong here
Push models often require exposing the API server.
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