ICA Istio Installation Upgrade And Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to verify the status of an Istio control plane deployment?
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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istioctl verify-install
Using 'istioctl verify-install' checks the health of the control plane, and checking the status of the 'istiod' deployment via kubectl is a standard Kubernetes verification method.
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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istioctl verify-install
Why this is correct
Valid command to verify control plane health.
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kubectl get deploy istiod -n istio-system
Why this is correct
Checking the pod status is standard.
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istioctl proxy-status
Why it's wrong here
This verifies data plane connectivity, not control plane health.
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istioctl mesh-check
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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kubectl describe ingressgateway
Why it's wrong here
This checks the gateway, not the control plane.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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