A platform team wants to let developers provision cloud services like S3 buckets and databases using Kubernetes-native APIs, without exposing cloud-specific details. Which tool is best suited for this?

• A.Cluster API
• B.Crossplane
• C.Helm
• D.OpenTofu

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In a GitOps approach, how should the desired state of a system be managed and integrated?

• A.By storing it in Git, and manually pushing updates through CI/CD pipelines.
• B.As custom Kubernetes resources, stored and applied directly to the system.
• C.By using a centralized management tool to push changes immediately to all environments.
• D.By storing it so it is versioned and immutable, and pulled automatically into the system.

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A platform team is deciding whether to invest engineering time into automating cluster autoscaling. Which of the following best justifies making this automation a priority?

• A.Cluster autoscaling is a repetitive task that increases toil when done manually.
• B.Manual upgrade tasks help platform teams stay familiar with system internals.
• C.Most engineers prefer doing upgrade tasks manually and prefer to review each one.
• D.Automation tools are better than manual processes, regardless of context.

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For a cloud native platform handling sensitive customer data, which approach ensures compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS within a Kubernetes environment?

• A.Relying on default cloud provider IAM policies with minimal Kubernetes customizations.
• B.Utilizing standard Kubernetes Secrets with encrypted storage and manual access reviews.
• C.Deploying a policy engine like Open Policy Agent (OPA) with real-time data masking and audit logging.
• D.Implementing Kubernetes Role-based access control (RBAC) with basic network policies and periodic manual audits.

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Development teams frequently raise support tickets for short-term access to staging clusters, creating a growing burden on the platform team. What's the best long-term solution to balance control, efficiency, and developer experience?

• A.Use GitOps to manage RBAC roles and allow teams to request access via pull requests with automatic approval for non-sensitive environments.
• B.Dedicate one Cloud Native Platform Engineer to triage and fulfill all access requests to maintain fast turnaround times.
• C.Set up scheduled access windows and batch all requests into specific time slots managed by the platform team.
• D.Provide pre-approved kubeconfigs to trusted developers so they can access staging clusters without platform intervention.

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