PCA Prometheus Fundamentals Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to configure target discovery in Prometheus?
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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dns_sd_configs
Prometheus supports multiple SD mechanisms, including file-based and cloud-native providers.
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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ftp_sd_configs
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid SD config.
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sql_sd_configs
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid SD config.
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ldap_sd_configs
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid SD config.
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dns_sd_configs
Why this is correct
Uses DNS lookups.
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file_sd_configs
Why this is correct
Reads targets from files.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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