KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
An enterprise is conducting a security review of their container build and deployment pipeline. Which TWO security controls should they implement to secure the Container layer? (Choose TWO)
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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Scanning container images for known CVEs before deployment
Container layer security involves vulnerability scanning of images and enforcing container runtime isolation standards.
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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Scanning container images for known CVEs before deployment
Why this is correct
Image vulnerability scanning ensures base and application image layers are secure.
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Enforcing non-root execution and secure container security contexts
Why this is correct
Restricting runtime privileges hardens the container execution environment.
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Writing application unit tests in Python or Go
Why it's wrong here
Unit tests belong to the Code layer/development practice.
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Procuring dedicated physical server racks from the cloud provider
Why it's wrong here
Physical hardware procurement relates to the Cloud layer.
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Writing Terraform scripts to provision AWS VPCs
Why it's wrong here
Terraform VPC provisioning relates to Cloud infrastructure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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