EX280 Cluster Installation And Management Practice Question
An administrator wants to verify node configuration application status. Which TWO indicators show that a MachineConfigPool has successfully finished applying a new MachineConfig? (Choose TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The 'UpdatedMachineCount' equals the 'MachineCount' in the pool status.
A successfully updated MachineConfigPool will show Updating=False and Updated=<total-nodes> matching machine counts.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The 'ClusterVersion' status reads 'Updating'.
Why it's wrong here
ClusterVersion tracks cluster release upgrades, not individual MachineConfigPool status.
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The 'UpdatedMachineCount' equals the 'MachineCount' in the pool status.
Why this is correct
Equal counts indicate all machines in the pool have received the latest configuration.
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The 'Updating' condition status is False.
Why this is correct
When updating is complete, Updating is False.
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The pool status condition 'Paused' is set to True.
Why it's wrong here
Paused indicates updates are suspended, not successfully finished.
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The 'DegradedMachineCount' is greater than zero.
Why it's wrong here
A degraded count greater than zero indicates configuration failures.
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