KCNA Cloud Native Application Delivery Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of a container registry in a CI/CD pipeline?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To store and distribute container images
A container registry stores built container images and provides a mechanism to push and pull images. It is a central component in the CI/CD workflow for image distribution.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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To store source code
Why it's wrong here
Source code is stored in version control systems like Git, not container registries.
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To store and distribute container images
Why this is correct
Container registries are designed to store and distribute container images, enabling deployment in Kubernetes.
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To manage Kubernetes secrets
Why it's wrong here
Kubernetes secrets are managed via the Kubernetes API or external secret stores, not container registries.
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To run unit tests
Why it's wrong here
Unit tests are run in CI pipelines, not in container registries.
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