KCNA Container Orchestration Practice Question
Which THREE are benefits of using a container orchestration platform? (Select 3)
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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Declarative configuration management
Options B, C, and E are correct. Declarative configuration management (B) allows you to define the desired state and the platform ensures it. Automated scaling based on demand (C) adjusts resources automatically. High availability through automatic failover (E) ensures minimal downtime. Option A is incorrect—orchestration does not guarantee zero downtime. Option D is incorrect—orchestration does not eliminate the need for infrastructure.
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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Guarantees zero downtime during deployments
Why it's wrong here
Orchestration helps reduce downtime but does not guarantee zero.
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Declarative configuration management
Why this is correct
Orchestration uses declarative configs (YAML) to define desired state.
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Automated scaling based on demand
Why this is correct
Orchestration can scale replicas up or down.
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Eliminates the need for cloud infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Containers still require infrastructure; orchestration manages it.
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High availability through automatic failover
Why this is correct
Orchestration restarts failed containers, ensuring high availability.
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