- A
Request
Why wrong: Incorrect. Request level logs only the request body, not the response body.
- B
None
Why wrong: Incorrect. None disables audit logging completely.
- C
RequestResponse
Correct. RequestResponse logs both the request body and the response body.
- D
Metadata
Why wrong: Incorrect. Metadata logs only metadata such as timestamps and user info, not the bodies.
Question 462 of 997
Which Audit Policy Level Logs Both Request and Response Bodies?
This CKS practice question tests your understanding of monitoring, logging and runtime security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: audit Policy Levels. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security admin needs to audit all API requests to the Kubernetes API server. Which audit policy level logs the request body and response body?
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
✓
RequestResponse
The RequestResponse audit level logs both the request body and response body of API requests. Metadata only logs metadata without bodies, Request logs only the request body, and None disables audit logging. This aligns with Kubernetes audit policy levels.
Key principle: Audit Policy Levels
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Request
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Request level logs only the request body, not the response body.
- ✗
None
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. None disables audit logging completely.
- ✓
RequestResponse
Why this is correct
Correct. RequestResponse logs both the request body and the response body.
Related concept
Audit Policy Levels
- ✗
Metadata
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Metadata logs only metadata such as timestamps and user info, not the bodies.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is confusing Request level with RequestResponse level. Request only logs the request body, not the response body. Also, some may think Metadata logs everything, but it only logs metadata, not the bodies.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Audit Policy Levels
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Audit Policy Levels
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CKS exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Audit Policy Levels Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CKS question test?
Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security — This question tests Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security — Audit Policy Levels.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: RequestResponse — The RequestResponse audit level logs both the request body and response body of API requests. Metadata only logs metadata without bodies, Request logs only the request body, and None disables audit logging. This aligns with Kubernetes audit policy levels.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Audit Policy Levels
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