EX188 Storage And Configuration Practice Question
A container needs to read a secret named 'api_key' injected as a file at '/run/secrets/api_key'. What is the default destination path inside the container when mounting a secret without specifying a target?
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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/run/secrets/
By default, Podman mounts secrets into /run/secrets/ inside the container using the secret's name as the filename.
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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/var/run/secrets/
Why it's wrong here
While similar, the standard path is /run/secrets/.
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/app/secrets/
Why it's wrong here
Podman does not default to application directories.
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/etc/secrets/
Why it's wrong here
The default mount directory is not /etc/secrets/.
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/run/secrets/
Why this is correct
Secrets are mounted under /run/secrets/ by default.
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