VMware Aria Automation 8.x Professional (2023) — Question 64

What is the purpose of a network policy in a Kubernetes cluster?

Answer options

• A. Creates and operates workload clusters natively in VMware vSphere with Tanzu.
• B. Allows external access through a port opened on each worker node by the Kubernetes network proxy.
• C. Defines how pods communicate with each other and other network endpoints.
• D. Provides routing capability for inbound pod traffic.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights that a network policy specifies the rules governing communication between pods and other network entities. Options A and B focus on cluster management and external access respectively, which do not relate to communication rules, while option D addresses routing rather than the policy definition itself.