305-300 Container Virtualization Practice Question
You need to limit the amount of CPU shares a Docker container can utilize. Which flag should be used?
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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--cpu-shares
The --cpu-shares flag sets the relative CPU weight of a container.
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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--cpu-limit
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct flag name.
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--cpus
Why it's wrong here
This sets the number of CPUs, not the relative shares.
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--max-cpu
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid flag.
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--cpu-shares
Why this is correct
This allows setting a relative weight for CPU access.
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--cpu-weight
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid flag.
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