You ran kubectl get pods but received an error stating 'error: the server doesn't have a resource type "podss"'. What is the most probable cause?

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Kubernetes - Fundamentals

You ran kubectl get pods but received an error stating 'error: the server doesn't have a resource type "podss"'. What is the most probable cause?

AThere is a typo in the resource type name

BThe Kubernetes API server is down

CYou lack permissions to view pods

DThe pods have all been deleted

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze error message
The error indicates an unknown resource type 'podss'.
Step 2: Identify cause
This suggests a typo in the command; the correct resource is 'pods'.
Step 3: Evaluate other options
API server down or permission issues would cause different errors; deleted pods would return empty list, not unknown resource.
Final Answer:
There is a typo in the resource type name -> Option A
Quick Check:
Check spelling of resource names [OK]

Quick Trick: Check resource names for typos [OK]

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