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CKS Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security Practice Question
You suspect a container has been compromised. You want to preserve the container's filesystem for forensic analysis before terminating the pod. Which approach should you use?
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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Use kubectl cp to copy files from the container to a safe location
To preserve evidence, you should not delete the pod immediately. Instead, use kubectl cp or a sidecar to copy files, or create a snapshot. But the simplest non-destructive step is to copy files from the container using 'kubectl cp' before deletion.
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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Exec into the container and delete suspicious files
Why it's wrong here
This destroys evidence.
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Restart the kubelet on the node
Why it's wrong here
This may destroy evidence and is not targeted.
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Use kubectl cp to copy files from the container to a safe location
Why this is correct
Correct. This preserves the filesystem for analysis.
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Immediately delete the pod to stop the attack
Why it's wrong here
Deleting the pod destroys evidence.
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Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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