# What happens to a pod's data when it is deleted?

Kubernetes, Easy (Beginner), Storage. https://k8wiz.com/uquiz/what-happens-to-a-pods-data-when-it-is-deleted

- A. The data is automatically backed up to a PersistentVolume
- B. The data is temporarily stored in the node's memory
- C. The data is lost unless it was stored in a PersistentVolume
- D. The data is transferred to a new pod if part of a Deployment

**Answer:** The data is lost unless it was stored in a PersistentVolume

**Explanation:** When a pod is deleted, all data in its containers' filesystems is lost. To persist data beyond the lifecycle of a pod, you must use PersistentVolumes and PersistentVolumeClaims, or other external storage solutions.