[Solved] You deployed a pod with resource limits but it keeps getting killed. What is the likely cause? — Ans: The pod exceeded its memory limit and was terminated by Kubernetes. | Kubernetes

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You deployed a pod with resource limits but it keeps getting killed. What is the likely cause?

AThe pod has no liveness probe defined.

BThe pod exceeded its memory limit and was terminated by Kubernetes.

CThe pod is missing a readiness probe.

DThe pod's image is too large.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand resource limits effect
Kubernetes kills pods that exceed their memory limits to protect node stability.
Step 2: Link pod termination to resource limits
If pod is killed repeatedly, likely it uses more memory than allowed.
Final Answer:
The pod exceeded its memory limit and was terminated by Kubernetes. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Memory limit exceeded = pod killed [OK]

Quick Trick: Check pod memory usage against limits if it keeps restarting [OK]

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