EX280 Security And SCC Practice Question
What happens if a pod does not match any SCC?
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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The pod is rejected
If no SCC matches the pod's security context, the pod creation request is rejected by the admission controller.
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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The pod runs with no constraints
Why it's wrong here
This is a security risk and is not how OpenShift operates.
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The pod is rejected
Why this is correct
Admission control fails if no SCC can be assigned.
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The pod is assigned the 'restricted' SCC by default
Why it's wrong here
If it doesn't match 'restricted', it will not be assigned it automatically if it violates its constraints.
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The pod is assigned the 'privileged' SCC
Why it's wrong here
This would be a massive security hole.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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