ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
You want to access an external API (e.g., api.google.com) from within your mesh. What must you configure?
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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ServiceEntry
ServiceEntry allows adding entries to the Istio internal service registry for external endpoints.
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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DestinationRule
Why it's wrong here
DestinationRule applies traffic policies.
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ServiceEntry
Why this is correct
ServiceEntry registers external hosts.
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VirtualService
Why it's wrong here
VirtualService routes traffic within the mesh.
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EnvoyFilter
Why it's wrong here
EnvoyFilter modifies Envoy configuration directly, not needed here.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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