ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
You need to route traffic for an external service that uses TLS. How do you configure the ServiceEntry?
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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By creating a ServiceEntry with resolution DNS
The ServiceEntry must define resolution and location, and the destination port must specify the protocol.
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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By using an EnvoyFilter
Why it's wrong here
EnvoyFilter is not the standard way.
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By creating a Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Gateway is for ingress traffic.
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By creating a ServiceEntry with resolution DNS
Why this is correct
ServiceEntry with DNS resolution handles external TLS hosts.
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Using a VirtualService only
Why it's wrong here
ServiceEntry is required for resolution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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