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KCNA Question #206: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: States which users can perform which actions against the resources.. Kubernetes RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) defines permissions by specifying which authenticated subjects are allowed to perform specific actions on certain resources within the cluster.

Submitted by skyler.x· May 4, 2026Kubernetes Fundamentals

Question

Which of the following best describes the way K8S Role-based access control (RBAC) works?

Options

  • AK8S does not do RBAC or Cluster role
  • BRBAC lists which operations are denied to users
  • CStates which users can perform which actions against the resources.

Explanation

Kubernetes RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) defines permissions by specifying which authenticated subjects are allowed to perform specific actions on certain resources within the cluster.

Common mistakes.

  • A. Kubernetes fundamentally implements RBAC and ClusterRoles for managing access permissions within the cluster.
  • B. Kubernetes RBAC is primarily additive; it specifies what operations are allowed for users, rather than explicitly listing what is denied.

Concept tested. Kubernetes RBAC authorization mechanism

Reference. https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/access-authn-authz/rbac/

Topics

#Kubernetes RBAC#Authorization#Access Control#Security

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