KCNA Cloud Native Architecture Practice Question
Which of the following is a primary goal of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)?
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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To foster and sustain the cloud-native ecosystem of open source projects
The CNCF's mission is to make cloud-native computing ubiquitous by fostering and sustaining an ecosystem of open source projects. Options A and B are incorrect because CNCF does not provide commercial support or host proprietary solutions. Option D describes a specific project goal, not the foundation's overarching purpose.
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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To develop the Kubernetes container orchestration platform
Why it's wrong here
Kubernetes is one project under CNCF, but the foundation's goal is broader.
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To host proprietary cloud-native solutions
Why it's wrong here
CNCF hosts open source projects, not proprietary ones.
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To foster and sustain the cloud-native ecosystem of open source projects
Why this is correct
This aligns with CNCF's mission statement.
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To provide commercial support for Kubernetes
Why it's wrong here
CNCF is a vendor-neutral foundation, not a support provider.
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