KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
An auditor is assessing an organization's cloud-native supply chain security posture. Which THREE controls should be in place to ensure artifact integrity and safety across the Code and Container layers? (Choose THREE)
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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Using automated dependency scanners (SCA) to identify vulnerable libraries in source code
Supply chain security involves software bill of materials (SBOMs), vulnerability scanning, and cryptographic image signing.
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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Granting root SSH access to all developers on production worker nodes
Why it's wrong here
Root SSH access violates cluster security and least privilege.
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Using automated dependency scanners (SCA) to identify vulnerable libraries in source code
Why this is correct
SCA secures the Code layer dependencies.
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Manually configuring physical server rack layouts in the data center
Why it's wrong here
Physical hardware management is handled by the cloud provider.
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Cryptographically signing container images and verifying signatures at admission time
Why this is correct
Image signing guarantees provenance and integrity in the Container layer.
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Generating and storing Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for application builds
Why this is correct
SBOMs provide transparency into software dependencies.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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