CKS Audit Stage Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid audit stages in Kubernetes audit logging?
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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ResponseComplete
Valid Kubernetes audit stages include RequestReceived, ResponseStarted, ResponseComplete, and Panic. All three options B (ResponseComplete), D (RequestReceived), and E (ResponseStarted) are valid audit stages. The question asks for two, but there are three valid options; thus, the correct set includes B, D, and E.
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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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is not an audit stage; it occurs before auditing.
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ResponseComplete
Why this is correct
ResponseComplete is a valid audit stage, but not selected as the required two.
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Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is not an audit stage; it occurs after authentication.
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RequestReceived
Why this is correct
RequestReceived is a valid audit stage, triggered when a request is received.
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ResponseStarted
Why this is correct
ResponseStarted is a valid audit stage, triggered when response headers are sent.
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