KCSA Kubernetes Security Fundamentals Practice Question
Which TWO actions can be performed using Kubernetes RBAC rules?
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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Granting permission to create deployments cluster-wide
RBAC rules define API groups, resources, and verbs to control permissions.
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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Granting permission to create deployments cluster-wide
Why this is correct
ClusterRoles control cluster-wide resource creation.
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Encrypting secret values stored in etcd
Why it's wrong here
etcd encryption is managed via EncryptionConfiguration, not RBAC.
- ✗
Allocating storage capacity for PersistentVolumes
Why it's wrong here
Storage allocation is handled by storage classes and provisioners.
- ✗
Enforcing Pod Security Standards on namespaces
Why it's wrong here
Pod Security Standards are enforced via admission controllers and namespace labels.
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Granting permission to read ConfigMaps in a namespace
Why this is correct
RBAC controls resource read access.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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