CGOA Related Practices Practice Question
You notice that your GitOps pipeline is stuck in a loop. What is the most likely cause?
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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The deployment process automatically commits changes back to the same Git branch that triggers the deployment.
A loop often occurs when the GitOps operator updates the cluster, and that update triggers a process that then modifies the Git repository, creating a feedback cycle.
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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The deployment process automatically commits changes back to the same Git branch that triggers the deployment.
Why this is correct
This creates a feedback loop where each deployment triggers another deployment.
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The cluster is too small.
Why it's wrong here
Cluster size does not trigger loops.
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The Git repository contains a circular reference.
Why it's wrong here
This is a configuration error, but not the primary cause of a reconciliation loop.
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The container registry is offline.
Why it's wrong here
This causes a failure, not a loop.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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