KCNA Cloud Native Observability Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are components of the OpenTelemetry project? (Select three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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OpenTelemetry API
The OpenTelemetry project includes the API, SDK, and Collector. The Agent (as a separate component) and Exporter are part of the SDK/Collector, not standalone components.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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OpenTelemetry Agent
Why it's wrong here
The Agent is not a separate component; the Collector plays that role.
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OpenTelemetry API
Why this is correct
The API defines data types and interfaces.
- ✓
OpenTelemetry SDK
Why this is correct
The SDK implements the API and provides instrumentation.
- ✓
OpenTelemetry Collector
Why this is correct
The Collector receives, processes, and exports telemetry data.
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OpenTelemetry Exporter
Why it's wrong here
Exporters are part of the SDK or Collector, not a top-level component.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are components of the OpenTelemetry project?
hard- A.Prometheus
- ✓ B.Collector
- ✓ C.Specification
- D.Jaeger
- ✓ E.SDKs (Software Development Kits)
Why B: OpenTelemetry includes specification, SDKs, Collector, and instrumentations. Prometheus and Jaeger are separate projects.
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