Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

Here you have the best Linux Foundation KCNA practice exam questions

You have 199 total questions across 40 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 19, 2026
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Question 1 of 199

What native runtime is Open Container Initiative (OCI) compliant?

runC

runV

kata-containers

gvisor

Question 2 of 199

Which API object is the recommended way to run a scalable, stateless application on your cluster?

ReplicaSet

Deployment

DaemonSet

Pod

Question 3 of 199

A CronJob is scheduled to run by a user every one hour. What happens in the cluster when it's time for this CronJob to run?

Kubelet watches API Server for CronJob objects. When it's time for a Job to run, it runs the Pod directly.

Kube-scheduler watches API Server for CronJob objects, and this is why it's called kube-scheduler.

CronJob controller component creates a Pod and waits until it finishes to run.

CronJob controller component creates a Job. Then the Job controller creates a Pod and waits until it finishes to run.

Question 4 of 199

What is the purpose of the kubelet component within a Kubernetes cluster?

A dashboard for Kubernetes Clusters that allows management and troubleshooting of applications.

A network proxy that runs on each node in your cluster, implementing part of the Kubernetes Service concept.

A component that watches for newly created Pods with no assigned node, and selects a node for them to run on.

An agent that runs on each node in the cluster. It makes sure that containers are running in a Pod.

Question 5 of 199

What is the default value for authorization-mode in Kubernetes API server?

--authorization-mode=RBAC

--authorization-mode=AlwaysAllow

--authorization-mode=AlwaysDeny

--authorization-mode=ABAC

About the Linux Foundation KCNA Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Linux Foundation KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

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