EX280 Storage And Persistent Volumes Practice Question
A cluster administrator has created a VolumeSnapshotClass and a VolumeSnapshot object targeting an active PVC. However, the VolumeSnapshot status never shows ready to use, and the underlying storage provider logs indicate snapshot creation failed due to missing cluster permissions. Which core OpenShift operator is primarily responsible for managing volume snapshot controllers and CRDs in OpenShift 4.14?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The Cluster Storage Operator
The OpenShift Storage Operator or specialized CSI operator handles deployment of the snapshot controller, but the cluster-storage-operator or ODF operator manages the storage stack components. Specifically, snapshot validation and controller logic are typically driven by the external snapshot controller deployed via the Cluster Storage Operator or CSI addon operator.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The Ingress Operator
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Ingress Operator manages cluster routers and load balancing.
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The Cluster Storage Operator
Why this is correct
Correct. The Cluster Storage Operator manages the storage components, including deploying the Volume Snapshot Controller and related CustomResourceDefinitions across the cluster.
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The Authentication Operator
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Authentication Operator handles OAuth and cluster identity configurations.
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The Machine Config Operator
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Machine Config Operator manages operating system level configurations and node files.
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