What does an HTTP readiness probe check in a Kubernetes pod?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15

Kubernetes - Health Checks and Probes

AIf the pod is ready to accept traffic

BIf the pod is running without errors

CIf the pod has enough CPU resources

DIf the pod's container image is valid

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand readiness probe purpose
Readiness probes check if a pod is ready to serve requests, meaning it can accept traffic.
Step 2: Differentiate from liveness probe
Liveness probes check if a pod is alive, but readiness probes specifically check readiness for traffic.
Final Answer:
If the pod is ready to accept traffic -> Option A
Quick Check:
Readiness probe = Accept traffic [OK]

Quick Trick: Readiness probe means ready for traffic, not just alive [OK]

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