ICA Advanced Scenarios Practice Question
What is the primary function of the 'PeerAuthentication' resource?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure mTLS mode for workloads.
PeerAuthentication allows you to define the mTLS mode (STRICT, PERMISSIVE, DISABLE) for workloads within a namespace or the entire mesh.
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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Apply rate limits to requests.
Why it's wrong here
EnvoyFilter or WASM plugins handle rate limiting.
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Configure mTLS mode for workloads.
Why this is correct
PeerAuthentication is the dedicated resource for controlling authentication, specifically mTLS.
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Limit egress traffic to external sites.
Why it's wrong here
Egress gateways and ServiceEntries handle external traffic.
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Route traffic based on headers.
Why it's wrong here
VirtualService handles header-based routing.
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