EX188 Container Operations And Lifecycle Practice Question
An administrator needs to restart a running container named app_v1 so that configuration changes take effect. Which command performs a container restart?
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 restart app_v1
podman restart stops and then restarts 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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podman reload app_v1
Why it's wrong here
podman reload is not a valid subcommand.
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podman restart app_v1
Why this is correct
podman restart restarts the specified container.
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podman cycle app_v1
Why it's wrong here
podman cycle is invalid.
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podman refresh app_v1
Why it's wrong here
podman refresh does not exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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