Match each Kubernetes command (kubectl) to its primary function.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
List one or more resources
Show detailed state of a resource
Create or update resources from a file or stdin
Execute a command inside a container
Print logs from a container in a pod
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
kubectl get: List one or more resources
The correct matches are: kubectl get for listing resources, kubectl describe for detailed info, and kubectl apply for applying configurations. Common confusions include swapping the functions of kubectl delete and kubectl logs.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
kubectl get: List one or more resources
Why this is correct
kubectl get is used to list Kubernetes resources such as pods, services, deployments, etc.
kubectl describe: Show detailed information about a resource
Why this is correct
kubectl describe provides detailed information about a specific resource, including events and configuration.
kubectl apply: Apply a configuration change from a file
Why this is correct
kubectl apply is used to create or update resources by applying a configuration file (usually YAML/JSON).
kubectl delete: Print logs for a container in a pod
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — kubectl delete is used to delete resources, not print logs. The correct command for logs is kubectl logs.
kubectl logs: Delete resources
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — kubectl logs is used to view container logs, not delete resources. The correct command for deletion is kubectl delete.
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