PCA Prometheus Fundamentals Practice Question
When configuring Alertmanager to send notifications to Slack, which block defines the routing tree?
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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route
The 'route' block defines the top-level tree for incoming alerts.
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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receivers
Why it's wrong here
Receivers define the contact points, not the routing logic.
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inhibit_rules
Why it's wrong here
Inhibit rules suppress alerts based on other alerts.
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route
Why this is correct
The route block is the root of the alerting decision tree.
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global
Why it's wrong here
The global block contains default parameters like SMTP settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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