Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
Which flag can be used to pass arbitrary metadata to a KV entry?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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flags
The 'flags' field in the KV API allows users to store an unsigned integer for application-specific metadata.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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labels
Why it's wrong here
Labels are not used in Consul KV.
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metadata
Why it's wrong here
Metadata is not a field in the KV object.
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flags
Why this is correct
Flags is the defined field for metadata.
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tags
Why it's wrong here
Tags are used for services, not KV.
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