Mock Exam 1 — Solutions

This chapter contains complete solutions for all 15 tasks from the Mock Exam in Chapter 26. Each solution follows the same structure:

1. Imperative approach — The fast path using kubectl commands and the --dry-run=client -o yaml pattern
2. Final YAML — The complete manifest as applied to the cluster
3. Verification — Commands to confirm the solution is correct
4. Key points — What to watch for and common mistakes

Before reading these solutions, make sure you have attempted the mock exam under timed conditions. The value of a mock exam is in the struggle — identifying gaps in your knowledge and speed. Reading solutions without attempting the tasks first teaches you far less.

Compare your approach to each solution. There are multiple valid ways to achieve each result. Focus on whether your resource matches all the task requirements, not on whether your YAML is identical to what is shown here.