XK0-006 Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting Practice Question
An administrator is debugging a Docker container that exits immediately after starting. Which THREE commands can help diagnose the issue? (Select THREE).
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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 run --rm -it <image> sh
docker logs shows the container's output; docker exec -it can run commands inside a running container (but if it exits, you may need to start it interactively); docker inspect shows low-level config and state; docker ps shows running containers, not helpful for exited ones.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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docker run --rm -it <image> sh
Why this is correct
Starts a new container interactively with a shell to test manually.
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docker logs <container>
Why this is correct
Shows logs from the container, which may contain error messages.
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docker inspect <container>
Why this is correct
Provides detailed info including exit code and error messages.
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docker exec -it <container> sh
Why it's wrong here
Requires a running container; if container exited, this fails.
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docker ps
Why it's wrong here
Only shows running containers; an exited container won't appear without -a.
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