EX188 Storage And Configuration Practice Question
How can an administrator remove all unused, dangling Podman volumes that are not currently attached to any 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 volume prune
'podman volume prune' removes all volumes that are not actively used by any 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 rm --volumes
Why it's wrong here
This flag removes volumes associated with a specific container when removing that container.
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podman volume rm --all
Why it's wrong here
Removing all volumes requires listing them or using prune.
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podman volume clean
Why it's wrong here
'clean' is not a podman volume subcommand.
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podman volume prune
Why this is correct
Prune specifically deletes unused and dangling volumes.
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