CGOA Gitops Principles Practice Question
Why should you avoid using 'latest' as a container image tag 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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It prevents the controller from knowing exactly what version is deployed.
Using 'latest' makes the deployment non-deterministic because the image associated with the tag can change, making it impossible to know exactly what is running in the cluster.
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 prevents the controller from knowing exactly what version is deployed.
Why this is correct
Deterministic state is a GitOps requirement.
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It causes the cluster to crash.
Why it's wrong here
The cluster will run whatever is in the registry; it won't crash.
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It's slower to pull.
Why it's wrong here
Performance is not the main issue here.
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It requires more storage space.
Why it's wrong here
Tagging does not impact storage.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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