ICA Securing Workloads Practice Question
How can you debug a failing AuthorizationPolicy rule?
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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Run 'istioctl analyze'.
The 'istioctl analyze' command can detect invalid policy configurations that prevent them from taking effect.
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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Run 'istioctl analyze'.
Why this is correct
This tool identifies issues with Istio resources.
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Check Kubernetes logs for the API server.
Why it's wrong here
The policy is in the sidecar, not the API server.
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Restart the sidecar.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a diagnostic step.
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Update the service account.
Why it's wrong here
Not related to policy logic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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