PCA Alerting And Dashboarding Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to prevent alert flapping?
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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keep_firing_for
The 'for' duration and 'keep_firing_for' are both mechanisms to prevent alerts from toggling state too quickly.
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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keep_firing_for
Why this is correct
Extends the firing state to buffer against noise.
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group_wait
Why it's wrong here
Affects initial notification delay.
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alert_limit
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid field.
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for
Why this is correct
Adds a delay before firing.
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group_interval
Why it's wrong here
Affects batching of notifications.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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