EX280 Security And SCC Practice Question
An administrator needs to secure a Route with edge termination using a custom TLS certificate and private key. Which section of the Route manifest must contain these certificate details?
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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spec.tls.certificate, spec.tls.key, and spec.tls.caCertificate
Edge termination routes configure TLS settings directly inside the spec.tls block of the Route resource.
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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spec.endpoint.tls with base64 encoded string data
Why it's wrong here
spec.endpoint.tls is not a valid field path in OpenShift Route resources.
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metadata.annotations containing openshift.io/tls-cert and openshift.io/tls-key
Why it's wrong here
While some ingress controllers use annotations, OpenShift Routes use the explicit spec.tls structure.
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spec.tls.certificate, spec.tls.key, and spec.tls.caCertificate
Why this is correct
An edge-terminated route defines certificate, key, and optional CA certificate directly within the spec.tls object.
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status.ingress.tls for automatic cert-manager synchronization
Why it's wrong here
status fields are managed by the cluster controller and are read-only for users.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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