KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
Under the cloud native shared responsibility model for a managed Kubernetes service, which TWO tasks are typically the responsibility of the cloud provider? (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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Provisioning and securing physical data center facilities and hardware
Cloud providers manage physical infrastructure and the control plane components in managed Kubernetes offerings.
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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Writing custom application microservice source code
Why it's wrong here
Application code is written and managed by the customer.
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Configuring Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) rules
Why it's wrong here
Customer configures RBAC for their users and workloads.
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Provisioning and securing physical data center facilities and hardware
Why this is correct
Physical facilities and hardware security are provider responsibilities.
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Managing and patching the managed Kubernetes control plane infrastructure
Why this is correct
Control plane maintenance (etcd, API server, controller manager) is managed by the provider.
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Applying Kubernetes NetworkPolicies between customer pods
Why it's wrong here
NetworkPolicies are created and managed by the customer.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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