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XK0-006 Practice Question: A junior administrator needs to view the logs of…
A junior administrator needs to view the logs of a running container named 'webapp'. Which command should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between `docker attach` (interactive session) and `docker logs` (passive log retrieval), trapping candidates who confuse attaching to a container's console with viewing its log history.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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docker logs webapp
The `docker logs webapp` command retrieves the stdout and stderr output streams from the container's main process, which is the standard way to view logs for a running or stopped container. This is the correct approach because Docker captures these streams and stores them in a JSON file on the host, accessible via the `docker logs` command.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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docker attach webapp
Why it's wrong here
Attaches to container.
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docker logs webapp
Why this is correct
Shows logs.
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docker inspect webapp
Why it's wrong here
Shows configuration.
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docker stats webapp
Why it's wrong here
Shows statistics.
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