EX280 Cluster Installation And Management Practice Question
Which component in OpenShift 4.14 manages the creation and deletion of compute machines (VMs or physical servers) on cloud providers or bare metal?
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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Machine API Operator
The Machine API Operator manages the underlying compute infrastructure using Custom Resources such as Machines and MachineSets.
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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Operator Lifecycle Manager
Why it's wrong here
OLM manages Kubernetes Operators.
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Machine Config Operator
Why it's wrong here
MCO manages OS-level configurations on existing nodes.
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Cluster Version Operator
Why it's wrong here
CVO manages core OpenShift component versions.
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Machine API Operator
Why this is correct
The Machine API Operator provisions and manages compute nodes via the Machine API.
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