CKS Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security 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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ResponseStarted
The Kubernetes audit stages include RequestReceived, ResponseStarted, ResponseComplete, and Panic. In the given options, ResponseStarted (A) and RequestReceived (E) are valid stages and are the two correct answers according to the question. Option C (ResponseComplete) is also a valid stage, but since the question explicitly asks for two, it is not selected as a correct answer here. Options B (ResponseDelay) and D (RequestProcessing) are not valid audit stages.
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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ResponseStarted
Why this is correct
Correct: This is a valid stage.
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ResponseDelay
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid stage.
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ResponseComplete
Why it's wrong here
ResponseComplete is a valid audit stage, but it is not one of the two correct answers. The correct two are A and E.
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RequestProcessing
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid stage.
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RequestReceived
Why this is correct
Correct: This is a valid stage.
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