ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
You want to perform a 'headers' modification on an incoming request. Which resource allows this?
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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VirtualService
VirtualService allows header manipulation (add, remove, replace) in the route action.
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 doesn't support headers.
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EnvoyFilter
Why it's wrong here
While possible, it's not the primary way.
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Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Gateway defines the listener.
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VirtualService
Why this is correct
VirtualService has a headers field for mutations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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