[Solved] How does Kubernetes decide which pods to preempt when multiple lower priority pods exist? — Ans: It preempts pods with the lowest priority and least disruption first | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - Scheduling

How does Kubernetes decide which pods to preempt when multiple lower priority pods exist?

AIt preempts pods with the highest resource usage first

BIt preempts pods randomly

CIt preempts pods with the lowest priority and least disruption first

DIt preempts pods based on creation timestamp only

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand preemption selection criteria
Kubernetes chooses pods with lowest priority and minimal disruption to preempt first.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options
Random preemption or based solely on resource usage or creation time is not how Kubernetes works.
Final Answer:
It preempts pods with the lowest priority and least disruption first -> Option C
Quick Check:
Preemption favors lowest priority and minimal disruption [OK]

Quick Trick: Preempt lowest priority pods causing least disruption first [OK]

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