EX280 Networking And Network Policies Practice Question
When configuring a NetworkPolicy in OpenShift, which THREE options represent valid components or fields within a NetworkPolicy specification? (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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podSelector
NetworkPolicy specifications include podSelector, policyTypes, and ingress/egress rule blocks.
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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podSelector
Why this is correct
podSelector determines which pods the policy applies to.
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routeSelector
Why it's wrong here
routeSelector is not a valid field in a NetworkPolicy.
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clusterIP
Why it's wrong here
clusterIP belongs to Service specifications, not NetworkPolicy.
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ingress
Why this is correct
ingress defines rules for incoming traffic allowed into the selected pods.
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policyTypes
Why this is correct
policyTypes specifies whether the policy applies to Ingress, Egress, or both.
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