Mock Exam 2 — Solutions

This chapter provides complete solutions for all 20 tasks from Mock Exam 2. Each solution includes the fastest approach (imperative commands where applicable), the full declarative YAML, verification steps, and notes on common mistakes.

How to use these solutions:

1. Complete the exam first. Do not read these solutions until you have attempted all 20 tasks under timed conditions. The value of a mock exam comes from the struggle, not from reading correct answers.

2. Score yourself honestly. A task counts as correct only if the resource exists in the right namespace with the right configuration and passes the verification commands. Partial implementations where the Pod is running but the labels are wrong or the volume mount is missing do not earn full credit.

3. Categorize your mistakes. For each task you got wrong, determine the root cause:

   • Knowledge gap: You did not know the API field or resource type. Review the relevant chapter.
   • Speed problem: You knew the answer but ran out of time. Practice imperative commands and kubectl explain.
   • Precision error: A typo, wrong namespace, or missing label. Build the habit of running verification commands before moving to the next task.

4. Re-attempt failed tasks. After reviewing the solutions, close this chapter and redo the tasks you missed — without looking at the answers. Repeat until you can solve every task from memory.

The solutions are split across two sections matching the exam structure: Tasks 1–10 in Section 1 and Tasks 11–20 in Section 2.