KCSA Kubernetes Threat Model Practice Question
Which Kubernetes feature allows administrators to define mandatory security baselines, such as disallowing privileged containers, across an entire namespace or cluster?
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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Pod Security Admission
Pod Security Standards (enforced via Pod Security admission or admission controllers) define security levels like Privileged, Baseline, and Restricted.
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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Horizontal Pod Autoscaler
Why it's wrong here
HPA controls workload scaling based on utilization metrics.
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PersistentVolume security controller
Why it's wrong here
Storage controllers manage volume attachments and lifecycle.
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kube-dns policy mapper
Why it's wrong here
kube-dns handles DNS resolution, not security admission checks.
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Pod Security Admission
Why this is correct
Pod Security Admission is the built-in admission controller that enforces Pod Security Standards.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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