EX280 Cluster Installation And Management Practice Question
An administrator needs to verify that the cluster autoscaler is successfully scaling worker nodes in response to pending pods. Which custom resource should the administrator inspect to check the autoscaler configuration and status?
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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ClusterAutoscaler and MachineAutoscaler
Cluster scaling parameters and status are managed and viewed via the ClusterAutoscaler and MachineAutoscaler custom resources in OpenShift.
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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NodeScalingOperator resource
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'NodeScalingOperator' resource in OpenShift.
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MachineConfigPool autoscaler status
Why it's wrong here
MachineConfigPools handle OS configurations, not cluster autoscaling.
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ClusterAutoscaler and MachineAutoscaler
Why this is correct
ClusterAutoscaler defines cluster-wide autoscaling limits, and MachineAutoscaler targets specific MachineSets.
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ClusterVersion autoscaling spec
Why it's wrong here
ClusterVersion handles platform version upgrades, not autoscaling.
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