KCSA Kubernetes Security Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are official Pod Security Standard enforcement levels recognized by Kubernetes?
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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baseline
The three official levels defined by Kubernetes Pod Security Standards are 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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baseline
Why this is correct
Baseline prevents known privilege escalations.
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isolated
Why it's wrong here
'isolated' is not a Pod Security Standards level.
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privileged
Why this is correct
Privileged is the unrestricted Pod Security level.
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restricted
Why this is correct
Restricted enforces hardening best practices.
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secure
Why it's wrong here
'secure' is not a Pod Security Standards level.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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