KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
A security engineer is reviewing the security posture of an enterprise Kubernetes deployment. They note that developers push container images directly to a private registry without vulnerability scanning. Which of the 4Cs is directly impacted by this gap?
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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Container layer
Unscanned container images introduce vulnerabilities into the Container layer.
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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Code layer
Why it's wrong here
Once built into an image, it becomes part of the container artifact.
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Cluster layer
Why it's wrong here
Cluster security governs nodes and API servers.
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Cloud layer
Why it's wrong here
Registry and images are part of container security, not cloud infrastructure.
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Container layer
Why this is correct
Container image vulnerability management is a core component of Container security.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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