XK0-006 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting Practice Question
A Kubernetes administrator is creating a deployment YAML manifest. Which THREE fields are required in a Deployment spec? (Select THREE.)
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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apiVersion
In a Kubernetes Deployment manifest, the three required top-level fields for object identification are apiVersion, kind, and metadata. While spec is also mandatory for a Deployment, the question asks for three required fields and the standard required set is apiVersion, kind, and metadata.
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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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replicas
Why it's wrong here
The replicas field is optional within the spec of a Deployment. It defaults to 1 if not specified, so it is not required.
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spec
Why it's wrong here
The spec field is required in a Deployment manifest to define the desired state, including the pod template and other settings.
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apiVersion
Why this is correct
The apiVersion field is required in every Kubernetes manifest to specify the API version for the resource.
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metadata
Why this is correct
The metadata field is required in every Kubernetes manifest to provide identifying information such as name and namespace.
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kind
Why this is correct
The kind field is required in every Kubernetes manifest, but for this question focusing on the Deployment's specification, spec is considered more directly relevant.
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