What is the correct hierarchy of Kubernetes components?

The correct answer is C. Cluster → Nodes → Pods → Containers. The correct hierarchy is Cluster → Nodes → Pods → Containers. A Kubernetes cluster contains multiple nodes; each node runs pods, and each pod contains one or more containers.

Submitted by helene.fr· May 4, 2026Kubernetes Fundamentals

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AContainers → Pods → Cluster → Nodes
BNodes → Cluster → Containers → Pods
CCluster → Nodes → Pods → Containers
DPods → Cluster → Containers → Nodes

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C
95% (18)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

The correct hierarchy is Cluster → Nodes → Pods → Containers. A Kubernetes cluster contains multiple nodes; each node runs pods, and each pod contains one or more containers.

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#Kubernetes architecture#Kubernetes components#Pods#Containers

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