[Solved] If a pod with priority 1000 is preempted, what happens to its resources? — Ans: Resources are freed and allocated to the higher priority pod | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - Scheduling

If a pod with priority 1000 is preempted, what happens to its resources?

AResources remain reserved for the preempted pod

BResources are freed and allocated to the higher priority pod

CResources are lost until the pod is rescheduled

DResources are shared between pods

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand resource handling on preemption
When a pod is preempted, its resources are freed immediately.
Step 2: Confirm resource allocation to higher priority pod
The freed resources are then allocated to the higher priority pod that triggered preemption.
Final Answer:
Resources are freed and allocated to the higher priority pod -> Option B
Quick Check:
Preemption frees resources for higher priority pods [OK]

Quick Trick: Preempted pod's resources become available immediately [OK]

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