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PCD Deploying applications Practice Question

This PCD practice question tests your understanding of deploying applications. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: my-app
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: my-app
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: my-app
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: app
        image: gcr.io/my-project/my-app:v1
        readinessProbe:
          httpGet:
            path: /healthz
            port: 8080
          initialDelaySeconds: 5
          periodSeconds: 10
        livenessProbe:
          httpGet:
            path: /healthz
            port: 8080
          initialDelaySeconds: 30
          periodSeconds: 30

A developer deployed the Kubernetes Deployment shown. The application takes about 45 seconds to fully initialize and respond on the /healthz endpoint. What problem will occur with this configuration?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: my-app
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: my-app
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: my-app
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: app
        image: gcr.io/my-project/my-app:v1
        readinessProbe:
          httpGet:
            path: /healthz
            port: 8080
          initialDelaySeconds: 5
          periodSeconds: 10
        livenessProbe:
          httpGet:
            path: /healthz
            port: 8080
          initialDelaySeconds: 30
          periodSeconds: 30

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

✓

The liveness probe will start too early and cause the pod to be restarted before it becomes ready.

The readiness probe starts after 5 seconds and checks every 10 seconds; if the app is not ready until 45 seconds, the first readiness check at 5s will fail, then at 15s, 25s, 35s, 45s (assuming first check at 5s, then 15,25,35,45). At 45s the check succeeds, but before that the pod is not ready and not receiving traffic. However, the liveness probe starts at 30s; at 30s the first liveness probe will fail (because app not ready yet), and after 3 consecutive failures (at 30,60,90) the kubelet will restart the pod, causing a crash loop. The correct answer is that the liveness probe will cause the pod to restart before it becomes ready.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    The readiness probe will never succeed, and the pod will be removed from service.

    Why it's wrong here

    It will succeed after the app is ready.

  • ✗

    The deployment will not create any pods because of a syntax error.

    Why it's wrong here

    The syntax is valid.

  • ✓

    The liveness probe will start too early and cause the pod to be restarted before it becomes ready.

    Why this is correct

    Correct: Liveness probe at 30s will fail, and after three failures the pod restarts, preventing it from ever becoming ready.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The pod will be marked ready immediately because the readiness probe uses the same endpoint as liveness.

    Why it's wrong here

    Readiness probe starts earlier but fails until the app is ready.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

Identify which PCD exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

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What does this PCD question test?

Deploying applications — This question tests Deploying applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The liveness probe will start too early and cause the pod to be restarted before it becomes ready. — The readiness probe starts after 5 seconds and checks every 10 seconds; if the app is not ready until 45 seconds, the first readiness check at 5s will fail, then at 15s, 25s, 35s, 45s (assuming first check at 5s, then 15,25,35,45). At 45s the check succeeds, but before that the pod is not ready and not receiving traffic. However, the liveness probe starts at 30s; at 30s the first liveness probe will fail (because app not ready yet), and after 3 consecutive failures (at 30,60,90) the kubelet will restart the pod, causing a crash loop. The correct answer is that the liveness probe will cause the pod to restart before it becomes ready.

What should I do if I get this PCD question wrong?

Identify which PCD exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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