VMware 2V0-71.23 Practice Exam Questions & Answers

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63 Practice Questions (Our Bank)
130 minutes Exam Duration
300 (scaled score on 100-500 scale) Passing Score
USD 250 Official Exam Fee
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VMware 2V0-71.23 Exam Details

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Exam Code
2V0-71.23
Full Name
VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional
Issuing Body
VMware
Question Format (Our Bank)
Multiple Choice
Delivery
Online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre
Eligibility
No prerequisites required. however, candidates should have hands-on experience with Kubernetes and VMware Tanzu products
Validity
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Question 1 Domain 1 Architecture and Technologies

Which Kubernetes object must be used to be able to upgrade a pod without disrupting services?

Correct Answer D
Explanation Antrea is the default CNI plugin for VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters. It provides network connectivity and policy enforcement using Open vSwitch. Other CNI options like Calico or Flannel can be configured during cluster creation, but Antrea is the standard choice that comes with TKG out of the box.

Question 2 Domain 2 VMware Products and Solutions

What is the purpose of a service mesh?

Correct Answer D
Explanation Velero Plugin for VMware vSphere is the tool used to backup and restore workloads on TKG Service clusters. It integrates with vSphere native snapshots for data protection. Other backup solutions exist but Velero with this specific plugin is the VMware-supported approach for TKG Service environments running on vSphere infrastructure.

Question 3 Domain 2 VMware Products and Solutions

Which two groups can be created to collect and manage objects in VMware Tanzu Service Mesh? (Choose two.)

Correct Answer B, E
Explanation Tanzu Mission Control supports four policy types. Security policies protect cluster configuration and compliance. Access policies control who can perform what actions on resources. Network policies define traffic rules between pods and services. Custom policies allow organizations to enforce their own specific requirements using templates. These cover governance across identity, security, and operational needs.

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Question 4 Domain 2 VMware Products and Solutions

What project does Contour leverage for the data plane?

Correct Answer C
Explanation VM Class in vSphere with Tanzu allows configuration of CPU, memory, and storage resources. These settings define the compute capacity available to pods running in the cluster. Network configuration is handled separately at the network pool level, not within VM Class. GPU and other specialized hardware can be configured but are not standard options in basic VM Class setup.

Question 5 Domain 3 VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Common

What are four policy types supported by VMware Tanzu Mission Control? (Choose four.)

Correct Answer A, C, E, F
Explanation Harbor is an open source container image registry that provides security through policy-based access control and role-based access control. It integrates image scanning to identify vulnerabilities before deployment. Harbor also supports image signing and notary integration to establish trust. Together these features ensure only secure, trusted images reach production environments.

Question 6 Domain 1 Architecture and Technologies

Which statement about Tanzu Mission Control policies is correct?

Correct Answer A
Explanation This question asks about network policy control. The correct answer should be NetworkPolicy, which is the Kubernetes object that defines ingress and egress rules for pods. ISecret is not a real Kubernetes object and would not control traffic. This fundamental Kubernetes concept is essential knowledge for cluster administrators managing network security and segmentation.

Question 7 Domain 2 VMware Products and Solutions

What are three VMware products that VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid natively integrates with? (Choose three.)

Correct Answer A, B, D
Explanation Tanzu CLI must be installed before deploying a TKG management cluster. It provides the command line interface to bootstrap and manage clusters. While other components like Docker or a container runtime are needed, Tanzu CLI is the specific VMware tool required upfront for TKG deployment. vCenter and infrastructure resources are prerequisites but CLI is the management tool you need installed first.
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What the VMware 2V0-71.23 Exam Covers

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Domain 1 Architecture and Technologies

Covers Kubernetes lifecycle management, application modernization concepts, logical objects, platform administration, security, application deployment, networking and storage. Candidates should understand service mesh, observability, application package management, and Cluster API fundamentals.

Sample questions from this domain above Q1Q6

Domain 2 VMware Products and Solutions

Focuses on Tanzu Kubernetes Grid administration, vSphere with Tanzu administration, Tanzu Mission Control requirements, and features of Aria Operations for Applications and Tanzu Service Mesh. Candidates need working knowledge of how these products integrate and their use cases.

Sample questions from this domain above Q2Q3Q4Q7

Domain 3 VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Common

Objective 3.1 Describe the role of cert-manager; Objective 3.2 Describe the role of Harbor image registry; Objective 3.3 Describe the role of Fluent Bit; Objective 3.4 Describe the role of Contour ingress controller; Objective 3.5 Describe the role of External DNS; Objective 3.6 Describe the role of Prometheus and Grafana; Objective 3.7 Describe the role of Velero; Objective 3.8 Describe the role of Multus Container Network Interface (CNI) Tanzu Mission Control (TMC); Objective 3.9 Describe the steps to attach a management or supervisor cluster; Objective 3.10 Deploy a workload cluster; Objective 3.11 Attach a Kubernetes cluster; Objective 3.12 Describe the steps to upgrade the Kubernetes version on a workload cluster; Objective 3.13 Understand the role of the policies; Objective 3.14 Define Cluster Groups and Workspaces; Objective 3.15 Describe access policies and roles; Objective 3.16 Describe network policies; Objective 3.17 Describe image registry policies; Objective 3.18 Backup and restore a cluster; Objective 3.19 Deploy an application to a workload cluster using the TMC Catalog Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG); Objective 3.20 Describe the benefits of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid; Objective 3.21 Describe the components that run in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid; Objective 3.22 Describe cluster lifecycle management in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid; Objective 3.23 Describe the steps to scale a cluster up/down; Objective 3.24 Describe package management; Objective 3.25 Describe authentication and authorization methods for Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters; Objective 3.26 Describe Container Network Interface (CNI) options; Objective 3.27 Describe Container Storage Interface (CSI) vSphere with Tanzu; Objective 3.28 Describe the Supervisor Cluster; Objective 3.29 Describe the steps to provision a Supervisor Cluster; Objective 3.30 Describe vSphere Namespaces; Objective 3.31 Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Service; Objective 3.32 Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters; Objective 3.33 Describe Virtual Machine (VM) Class in vSphere with Tanzu; Objective 3.34 Describe Storage Policies in vSphere with Tanzu; Objective 3.35 Describe vSphere with Tanzu shared datastores types Tanzu Service Mesh Advanced; Objective 3.36 Describe the purpose of Global Namespaces; Objective 3.37 Describe application connectivity services and traffic control benefits; Objective 3.38 Describe applications autoscaling functionality; Objective 3.39 Describe the benefits of Tanzu Service Mesh user interface Aria Operations for Applications (Observability); Objective 3.40 Describe Aria Operations for Applications capabilities and features; Objective 3.41 Describe the components of Aria Operations for Applications; Objective 3.42 Describe Aria Operations for Applications integration with Tanzu Mission Control NSX Advanced Load Balancer; Objective 3.43 Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer capabilities and features; Objective 3.44 Describe the components of NSX Advanced Load Balancer; Objective 3.45 Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with NSX Advanced Load Balancer

Sample question from this domain above Q5

Domain 4 VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Security

Tests knowledge of registry policies for image deployment, scanning for CVE identification, and mechanisms for blocking critical vulnerabilities. Candidates should understand security policy implementation across the Tanzu platform.

FAQ

2V0-71.23 Exam FAQ

Common questions about the exam itself

What experience do I need before taking the 2V0-71.23 exam?
You should have hands-on experience managing and operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments. Experience with VMware Tanzu products, particularly Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, vSphere with Tanzu, or Tanzu Mission Control is beneficial. While no formal prerequisites exist, the exam assumes you have practical knowledge of containerization, cloud-native architecture, and infrastructure operations.
How long should I prepare for the 2V0-71.23 exam?
Most candidates benefit from 4 to 6 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your existing Kubernetes and VMware experience. If you are new to Kubernetes or VMware Tanzu, allow 8 to 12 weeks. The recommended path includes attending official VMware training courses on Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, vSphere with Tanzu, or Tanzu Mission Control, combined with hands-on lab practice.
Which topic area is hardest on the 2V0-71.23 exam?
Most candidates find the VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Common domain challenging because it requires detailed knowledge of multiple products and their interactions. The Tanzu Mission Control cluster management and vSphere with Tanzu supervisor cluster provisioning sections require strong understanding of both Kubernetes concepts and VMware-specific implementation details. Practical experience in these areas is more valuable than theory alone.
How does the 2V0-71.23 exam relate to other VMware Tanzu certifications?
The 2V0-71.23 exam is the core professional-level certification for Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations. It serves as a pathway to the VMware Certified Master (VCM) level certifications for cloud-native architecture. If you hold the VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization) certification, you may have a foundation in VMware products, but the 2V0-71.23 requires specific Kubernetes and Tanzu expertise.
What is tested on exam day for 2V0-71.23?
The exam is 130 minutes long with 63 questions presented in multiple choice and single-answer formats. You sit the exam online with a proctor who monitors via webcam or at an authorized Pearson VUE test centre. The exam covers hands-on scenarios, architecture decisions, and configuration tasks across Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, vSphere with Tanzu, Tanzu Mission Control, and observability tools.
What is the passing score for 2V0-71.23?
You need a scaled score of 300 to pass. VMware uses a scaled scoring method on a 100 to 500 range to ensure consistency across different exam versions. Your raw score is converted to this scaled score, so achieving 300 scaled points is the requirement regardless of the actual percentage of questions answered correctly.
How long is the VCP-TKO certification valid?
The VCP-TKO certification is valid for 3 years from the date you pass the exam. Before your certification expires, you can renew it by passing the current version of the exam or by completing certain VMware continuing education requirements.
Can I retake the 2V0-71.23 exam if I fail?
Yes, you can retake the exam. You must wait 14 days before scheduling your next attempt. There is no limit on the number of retakes, and each attempt requires a new exam fee of USD 250.
What job role does the VCP-TKO certification prepare you for?
This certification targets Kubernetes operations engineers, cloud infrastructure architects, and platform engineers who manage Kubernetes clusters in production. It validates your ability to deploy, manage, and secure Kubernetes workloads using VMware Tanzu in multi-cloud environments. The role requires both operational knowledge and the ability to make architectural decisions about cluster design and management tools.

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