EX188 Registry And Security Practice Question
An administrator wants to inspect the container storage configuration settings, such as graph root and storage driver, on a RHEL system. Which configuration file should they examine?
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/storage.conf
Storage settings for containers are defined in /etc/containers/storage.conf.
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/podman.conf
Why it's wrong here
podman.conf is not the primary storage configuration file.
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/etc/containers/registries.conf
Why it's wrong here
registries.conf handles registry endpoints and searching.
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/etc/containers/storage.conf
Why this is correct
/etc/containers/storage.conf contains parameters for the containers storage subsystem.
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/etc/sysconfig/docker
Why it's wrong here
This file is legacy and pertains to Docker, not Podman.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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