[Solved] What will happen if a user without proper RBAC permissions tries to delete a pod? — Ans: The API server denies the request with a forbidden error | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - RBAC and Security

What will happen if a user without proper RBAC permissions tries to delete a pod?

AThe pod is restarted automatically

BThe pod is deleted anyway

CThe request is queued until permissions are granted

DThe API server denies the request with a forbidden error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand RBAC enforcement on API requests
The API server checks permissions before allowing actions like pod deletion.
Step 2: Identify outcome of unauthorized action
If the user lacks permission, the API server returns a forbidden error and denies the request.
Final Answer:
The API server denies the request with a forbidden error -> Option D
Quick Check:
Unauthorized delete = forbidden error [OK]

Quick Trick: No permission means API server forbids action [OK]

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