Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
Which command-line interface command is used to set a value in the Consul KV store?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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consul kv put
The 'consul kv put' command is the standard CLI utility for setting key values.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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consul kv write
Why it's wrong here
Write is not a valid subcommand.
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consul kv set
Why it's wrong here
The set command is not valid in the Consul CLI.
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consul kv update
Why it's wrong here
Update is not a valid subcommand.
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consul kv put
Why this is correct
Put is the correct verb for setting values.
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