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Part 0 Cumulative Quiz: Environment & Exam Technique

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Purpose: Test your retention across all Part 0 modules before moving to Part 1.

Target Score: 80% (16/20) to proceed confidently

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Instructions

Section titled “Instructions”

Answer all 20 questions without referring to the modules. After completing, check your answers and review any weak areas before continuing.

Questions

Section titled “Questions”

Cluster Setup (Module 0.1)

Section titled “Cluster Setup (Module 0.1)”

  1. What command initializes a Kubernetes control plane node?

    Answer `kubeadm init` - optionally with flags like `--pod-network-cidr` for CNI

  2. Where are static pod manifests stored on a control plane node?

    Answer `/etc/kubernetes/manifests/`

  3. What happens if you delete the kube-scheduler.yaml from the manifests directory?

    Answer The scheduler pod stops, and new pods will remain in Pending state because nothing schedules them to nodes.

  4. What CNI plugin does kind use by default?

    Answer kindnet (a simple CNI for local development)

Shell Mastery (Module 0.2)

Section titled “Shell Mastery (Module 0.2)”

  1. What is the standard kubectl alias used in CKA prep?

    Answer `alias k=kubectl`

  2. What does the $do variable typically expand to?

    Answer `--dry-run=client -o yaml` - used to generate YAML without creating resources

  3. How do you enable kubectl autocomplete for the k alias?

    Answer `complete -o default -F __start_kubectl k`

  4. What’s the short name for persistentvolumeclaim?

    Answer `pvc`

Vim for YAML (Module 0.3)

Section titled “Vim for YAML (Module 0.3)”

  1. What vim setting ensures tabs are converted to spaces?

    Answer `set expandtab`

  2. You pasted YAML and indentation is broken. What vim command should you run BEFORE pasting next time?

    Answer `:set paste` (and `:set nopaste` after pasting)

  3. What vim command deletes 5 lines from the cursor position?

    Answer `5dd`

  4. What vim command saves and quits?

    Answer `:wq` (or `ZZ` in normal mode)

Documentation Navigation (Module 0.4)

Section titled “Documentation Navigation (Module 0.4)”

  1. Which section of kubernetes.io contains step-by-step how-to guides?

    Answer Tasks (`kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/`)

  2. What kubectl command shows available fields for a resource without internet?

    Answer `kubectl explain ` (e.g., `kubectl explain pod.spec`)

  3. Where do you find Helm documentation during the exam?

    Answer `helm.sh/docs/`

  4. Is Gateway API documentation available during the CKA exam?

    Answer Yes, it's part of kubernetes.io docs under Concepts → Services → Gateway API

Exam Strategy (Module 0.5)

Section titled “Exam Strategy (Module 0.5)”

  1. What are the three passes in the Three-Pass Method?

    Answer 1. Quick wins (1-3 min tasks) 2. Medium tasks (4-6 min tasks) 3. Complex tasks (8-15 min tasks)

  2. What is the FIRST thing you should do when starting ANY exam question?

    Answer Switch to the correct cluster context: `kubectl config use-context `

  3. What is the CKA passing score?

    Answer 66%

  4. A question says “Troubleshoot why pods aren’t starting.” Which pass should this be?

    Answer Pass 3 (Complex) - troubleshooting questions require investigation and are unpredictable in time

Scoring

Section titled “Scoring”

Count your correct answers:

ScoreAssessmentAction
18-20ExcellentReady for Part 1
16-17GoodReview missed topics, then proceed
13-15FairRe-read relevant modules, repeat quiz
<13Needs workComplete all module exercises again

Weak Area Review

Section titled “Weak Area Review”

If you missed questions, review these specific sections:

  • Q1-4: Module 0.1 - Cluster Setup
  • Q5-8: Module 0.2 - Shell Mastery
  • Q9-12: Module 0.3 - Vim for YAML
  • Q13-16: Module 0.4 - Documentation Navigation
  • Q17-20: Module 0.5 - Exam Strategy

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”

When you score 16/20 or higher:

→ Continue to Part 1: Cluster Architecture