AlwaysAllow default authorization mode effect?

AlwaysAllow default authorization mode effect?

• A. All requests are denied
• B. RBAC checks apply
• C. All requests are allowed
• D. Webhook checks are required

Answer: (C)

AlwaysAllow means the API server bypasses all authorization checks. With this mode active, every API request is treated as permitted, regardless of who makes the request or what action is attempted. That’s why the effect is that all requests are allowed. This is handy for testing or a closed, non-production environment, but it eliminates access control across the cluster. In contrast, RBAC, ABAC, or webhook-based checks would normally enforce permissions, which is not the case when AlwaysAllow is enabled.

AlwaysAllow means the API server bypasses all authorization checks. With this mode active, every API request is treated as permitted, regardless of who makes the request or what action is attempted. That’s why the effect is that all requests are allowed. This is handy for testing or a closed, non-production environment, but it eliminates access control across the cluster. In contrast, RBAC, ABAC, or webhook-based checks would normally enforce permissions, which is not the case when AlwaysAllow is enabled.