KCSA Kubernetes Cluster Component Security Practice Question
Which THREE of the following auditing or logging mechanisms should be configured on a secure Kubernetes control plane? (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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Kubernetes API server audit logging configured with an audit policy file.
API server audit logging, etcd transaction logging, and node system logs are crucial auditing layers.
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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Kubernetes API server audit logging configured with an audit policy file.
Why this is correct
API server audit logs capture request history and user metadata.
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Routing all cluster traffic through an unencrypted proxy log.
Why it's wrong here
Unencrypted proxy logging violates data protection principles.
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Kubelet system and container execution logs on worker nodes.
Why this is correct
Kubelet logs provide visibility into node-level container events and authentication.
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Disabling all log outputs to prevent disk space exhaustion.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling logs removes visibility required for security incident investigation.
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Etcd audit and operational logging for database transactions and peer health.
Why this is correct
Etcd logs track database operations and cluster health events.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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