PCA Alerting And Dashboarding Practice Question
Which of these is NOT a valid Alertmanager receiver type?
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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SQL
While Alertmanager supports many integrations (Webhook, Email, PagerDuty), 'SQL' is not a native built-in receiver type.
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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Webhook
Why it's wrong here
Webhook is a supported, native receiver.
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Email
Why it's wrong here
Email is a supported, native receiver.
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SQL
Why this is correct
SQL is not a native alerting receiver.
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PagerDuty
Why it's wrong here
PagerDuty is a supported, native receiver.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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