PCA Observability Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO of these are true about the 'Pull' model?
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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Prometheus initiates the scrape request.
Prometheus controls the scrape and can detect target downtime.
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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The load on the server is unpredictable.
Why it's wrong here
The server controls the load.
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Targets must run a push-client.
Why it's wrong here
They run exporters.
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Prometheus initiates the scrape request.
Why this is correct
That is the definition of pull.
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Prometheus can detect when a target is down.
Why this is correct
Missing scrapes flag it as down.
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It is limited to local metrics.
Why it's wrong here
It works over HTTP.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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