KCSA Kubernetes Cluster Component Security Practice Question

Which TWO of the following mechanisms help secure the kubelet API from unauthorized access and container inspection? (Choose TWO)

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Correct answer & explanation

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Enabling Webhook authorization mode so kubelet requests are validated against API server RBAC.

Setting authorization mode to Webhook and disabling anonymous access protect the kubelet API.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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Enabling Webhook authorization mode so kubelet requests are validated against API server RBAC.
Why this is correct
Webhook authorization delegates authz to the API server.
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Removing all TLS certificates from the kubelet configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Removing certificates breaks encrypted node communication.
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Setting kubelet authorization mode to AlwaysAllow.
Why it's wrong here
AlwaysAllow disables proper authorization.
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Disabling anonymous authentication on the kubelet.
Why this is correct
Disabling anonymous access stops unauthenticated queries.
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Enabling the kubelet read-only port 10255.
Why it's wrong here
The read-only port exposes unauthenticated data.

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