ICA Advanced Scenarios Practice Question
Which THREE features does the Kubernetes Gateway API offer that are significantly different from legacy Ingress?
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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Support for multiple protocols beyond HTTP/HTTPS
Gateway API is designed for better multi-tenancy, clearer roles, and advanced routing capabilities.
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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Automatic certificate management
Why it's wrong here
Still requires external tools like Cert-Manager.
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Support for multiple protocols beyond HTTP/HTTPS
Why this is correct
Native support for TCP, UDP, and gRPC.
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Role-oriented design (GatewayClass, Gateway, Route)
Why this is correct
Allows separation of concerns between infrastructure and app owners.
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Built-in support for header-based routing
Why this is correct
Native feature that required custom annotations in Ingress.
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Direct integration with Prometheus
Why it's wrong here
This is not a feature of the API itself.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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