EX188 Storage And Configuration Practice Question
A Podman secret named 'db_password' has been created. How is this secret made accessible inside a running container?
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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podman run --secret db_password,type=mount myapp
The --secret flag allows mounting or injecting a secret into the container filesystem or environment.
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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podman run --secret db_password,type=mount myapp
Why this is correct
The --secret flag mounts or injects the secret into the container.
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podman run --env SECRET=db_password myapp
Why it's wrong here
This treats 'db_password' as a literal string value rather than a secret object.
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podman run --inject-secret db_password myapp
Why it's wrong here
There is no '--inject-secret' flag.
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podman run --use-secret db_password myapp
Why it's wrong here
'--use-secret' is not a valid Podman flag.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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