VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam - Topic 3 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for VMware's 2V0-17.25 exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 3

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Which Kubernetes object is used to grant permissions to a cluster-wide resource?

ARoleBinding

BClusterRoleBinding

CRoleReference

DClusterRoleAccess

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Suggested Answer: B

In Kubernetes RBAC, ClusterRoleBinding is the mechanism for granting permissions to resources that are not namespace-scoped. The documentation integrated into VCF 9.0 explains: ''ClusterRoleBinding binds a user, group, or service account to a ClusterRole, granting cluster-wide permissions to non-namespaced resources such as nodes, storage classes, or persistent volumes.''

A RoleBinding grants access to namespace-scoped resources. RoleReference is a field within a RoleBinding/ClusterRoleBinding object, not a standalone object. ClusterRoleAccess is not a valid Kubernetes construct.

Thus, to assign permissions at a cluster-wide level, the correct object is ClusterRoleBinding.

by Lashaunda at Nov 19, 2025, 06:21 PM

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Keshia

3 months ago

I feel confident about B too. It’s clear in the docs.

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Tesha

3 months ago

Definitely B. It’s essential for managing permissions.

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Karan

4 months ago

RoleBinding is for namespace level, not cluster-wide.

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Lawrence

4 months ago

I'm not so sure. What about A) RoleBinding?

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Melinda

4 months ago

Agreed! ClusterRoleBinding is the right choice.

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Eden

4 months ago

I think it's B) ClusterRoleBinding. It grants permissions cluster-wide.

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Bernadine

4 months ago

Pretty sure it's not C) RoleReference.

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Aide

5 months ago

Wait, is there really a thing called ClusterRoleAccess?

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Larue

5 months ago

I thought it was A) RoleBinding at first.

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Elliot

5 months ago

I'm just here for the kubernetes puns. Anyone else feel like they're in a container?

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Rory

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with B. Gotta love those cluster-wide permissions!

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Gail

6 months ago

D) ClusterRoleAccess sounds like something I'd find in a sci-fi movie, not a Kubernetes exam.

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Carlee

6 months ago

I always get these Kubernetes objects mixed up. Time to brush up on my RBAC knowledge!

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Delmy

6 months ago

B) ClusterRoleBinding is the correct answer. It's used to grant permissions to a cluster-wide resource.

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Honey

6 months ago

I keep mixing up RoleBinding and ClusterRoleBinding; I hope I remember the difference when I choose!

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Merissa

6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe ClusterRoleBinding was the correct answer there too.

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Chantell

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about RoleBinding being more limited to namespaces.

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Ceola

7 months ago

The key here is that we're looking for an object that grants permissions to a cluster-wide resource. Based on that, I think ClusterRoleBinding is the way to go.

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Shasta

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the options here. I'll need to review my notes on Kubernetes access control to make sure I understand the distinctions between these objects.

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