EX280 Security And SCC Practice Question
You need to terminate TLS for a route using a custom certificate. Which object must contain the TLS key and certificate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A Secret in the same namespace as the route
The Route object itself holds the configuration, but the certificate and key are referenced within the Route's 'spec.tls' section, often pulled from a Secret.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A Secret in the same namespace as the route
Why this is correct
For custom certificates, the TLS data is typically stored in a Secret referenced by the Route.
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A ConfigMap in the 'openshift-config' namespace
Why it's wrong here
ConfigMaps are not suitable for sensitive TLS key data.
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A custom resource definition of type TLS
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'TLS' resource type in standard OpenShift.
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The ingress controller configuration
Why it's wrong here
Ingress controllers manage the default certificate, not per-route custom ones.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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