EX188 Registry And Security Practice Question
A security administrator is implementing image signature verification on RHEL 9. Where is the default system-wide signature policy file located?
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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/etc/containers/policy.json
The signature verification policy is defined in /etc/containers/policy.json.
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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/etc/containers/signatures.yaml
Why it's wrong here
signatures.yaml is not a standard Podman configuration file.
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~/.config/containers/policy.json
Why it's wrong here
While users can have custom policies, the system-wide default is in /etc/containers/policy.json.
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/etc/containers/policy.json
Why this is correct
/etc/containers/policy.json dictates the signature verification requirements for registries and transports.
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/etc/containers/registries.conf
Why it's wrong here
registries.conf defines registries, search paths, and transport protocols.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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