EX280 Storage And Persistent Volumes Practice Question
You want to restore an existing VolumeSnapshot into a new PersistentVolumeClaim. Which field in the PVC specification must reference the VolumeSnapshot?
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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dataSource
To restore from a snapshot, the dataSource (or dataSourceRef) field in the PVC spec must point to the VolumeSnapshot object.
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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claimRef
Why it's wrong here
claimRef is used inside a PV to point back to its bound PVC, not the other way around.
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snapshotName
Why it's wrong here
snapshotName is not a valid field in a standard Kubernetes PVC spec.
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dataSource
Why this is correct
dataSource points to the VolumeSnapshot (or another PVC) used to initialize the new volume.
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volumeName
Why it's wrong here
volumeName directly binds a PVC to a specific pre-existing PV name, not a snapshot.
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