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Why is monitoring resource usage in a Kubernetes cluster important?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Kubernetes - Monitoring and Logging
Why is monitoring resource usage in a Kubernetes cluster important?
ATo detect and prevent resource exhaustion that can cause failures
BTo increase the number of nodes automatically without limits
CTo disable security features for faster deployment
DTo reduce the number of pods running in the cluster permanently
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand resource usage monitoring

    Monitoring resource usage helps identify when CPU, memory, or storage are running low.

  2. Step 2: Recognize the impact of resource exhaustion

    If resources run out, pods or nodes can fail, causing downtime or degraded performance.

  3. Final Answer:

    To detect and prevent resource exhaustion that can cause failures -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Resource monitoring = Prevent failures [OK]
Quick Trick: Monitor resources to avoid unexpected failures [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking monitoring automatically scales nodes
  • Confusing monitoring with disabling security
  • Assuming monitoring reduces pods permanently

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