EX280 User And RBAC Management Practice Question
Which built-in OpenShift role provides permissions to view all resources within a project but cannot see secrets or bindings? Wait, let's test: Which default role allows modifying resources in a project while excluding permission to modify RBAC roles and role bindings?
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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edit
The 'edit' role allows a user to create, modify, and delete most project resources, but prevents them from modifying Roles or RoleBindings.
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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view
Why it's wrong here
The 'view' role is read-only.
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cluster-admin
Why it's wrong here
Cluster-admin has unrestricted privileges.
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admin
Why it's wrong here
The 'admin' role allows modifying both application resources and RBAC roles/role bindings.
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edit
Why this is correct
The 'edit' role permits modifying application workloads without granting permission to escalate privileges via RBAC manipulation.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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