KCSA Kubernetes Security Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE fields are required when defining a standard Kubernetes NetworkPolicy resource? (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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metadata
A NetworkPolicy requires apiVersion, kind, metadata, and spec containing at least podSelector.
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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metadata
Why this is correct
Metadata including name and namespace is required.
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securityContext
Why it's wrong here
securityContext belongs in Pod or container specs, not NetworkPolicy.
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kind (set to NetworkPolicy)
Why this is correct
All Kubernetes manifests require kind.
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imagePullSecrets
Why it's wrong here
imagePullSecrets is used in Pod specs for container registries.
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apiVersion
Why this is correct
All Kubernetes manifests require apiVersion.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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