CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
Which container image security practice is most effective at reducing the attack surface by removing unnecessary components and lowering the number of CVEs?
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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Using distroless base images
Distroless images contain only the application and its runtime dependencies, minimizing the attack surface.
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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Using the :latest tag for base images
Why it's wrong here
:latest is mutable and may introduce untested changes.
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Adding security agents inside the image
Why it's wrong here
Agents increase size and potential vulnerabilities.
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Using distroless base images
Why this is correct
Distroless images strip unnecessary tools, reducing vulnerabilities.
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Scanning images only at build time
Why it's wrong here
Scanning is important but does not reduce surface; it detects issues.
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