CKA Services and Networking Practice Question
Which THREE components are part of the Gateway API resource model? (Select THREE)
⚠ Common exam trap
The CKA exam often tests the distinction between the older Ingress API and the newer Gateway API, and candidates mistakenly select Ingress as a component of Gateway API, when in fact Gateway API is a separate, more expressive API family that includes GatewayClass, Gateway, and route resources like HTTPRoute.
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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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Gateway
A Gateway is a top-level resource in the Gateway API resource model that represents a specific point where traffic is received and processed, typically backed by a load balancer or proxy. It defines listeners (protocol, port, hostname) and references a GatewayClass to indicate the implementation.
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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Gateway
Why this is correct
Gateway represents the instantiation of a gateway.
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GatewayClass
Why this is correct
GatewayClass defines a class of Gateways, similar to IngressClass.
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LoadBalancer
Why it's wrong here
LoadBalancer is a service type, not a Gateway API resource.
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HTTPRoute
Why this is correct
HTTPRoute defines routing rules for HTTP traffic.
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Ingress
Why it's wrong here
Ingress is part of the older Ingress API, not Gateway API.
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