EX188 Networking And Compose Practice Question
Which THREE subcommands are valid under 'podman-compose' (or 'podman compose') for managing container lifecycles and application stacks? (Choose three.)
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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logs
'up', 'down', and 'logs' are valid compose subcommands.
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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compile
Why it's wrong here
'compile' is not a compose subcommand.
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logs
Why this is correct
Displays container log outputs.
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deploy
Why it's wrong here
'deploy' is typically associated with swarm or stack deploy in Docker, whereas standard podman-compose uses up/down.
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up
Why this is correct
Builds, (re)creates, and starts containers.
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down
Why this is correct
Stops and removes containers and networks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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