EX280 Troubleshooting And Diagnostics Practice Question
An OpenShift cluster experiences intermittent API server timeouts. Which THREE log sources or diagnostic commands should an administrator analyze to identify API server performance bottlenecks? (Choose THREE)
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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Audit logs located in /var/log/kube-apiserver/ on control plane nodes.
Analyzing kube-apiserver pod logs, audit logs, and checking etcd health helps diagnose API server performance issues.
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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oc get routes
Why it's wrong here
Routes do not log internal API server traffic.
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Audit logs located in /var/log/kube-apiserver/ on control plane nodes.
Why this is correct
Records all API requests, client identities, and response codes.
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oc logs -n openshift-kube-apiserver pod/kube-apiserver-<node-name>
Why this is correct
Shows request processing latency, slow queries, and error logs.
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etcdctl endpoint health
Why this is correct
Checks etcd backend responsiveness, which directly impacts API server performance.
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oc get machineconfigpool
Why it's wrong here
MachineConfigPools manage OS updates, not API request processing.
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