# How does an overlay include a base kustomization?

Kustomize, Easy (Beginner), Concepts. https://k8wiz.com/uquiz/how-does-an-overlay-include-a-base-kustomization

- A. By listing the base's directory under patches
- B. By listing the base's directory under resources
- C. By copying the base's files into the overlay
- D. By setting a base field to the directory's path

**Answer:** By listing the base's directory under resources

**Explanation:** Entries under resources can be files or directories, and a directory must have its own kustomization file. Paths are relative to the overlay, such as ../../base.