EX188 Storage And Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO conditions are required for a non-root (rootless) user to successfully bind mount a host directory into a container? (Choose TWO)
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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The user must have read/write access to the host directory on the host file system
Rootless users must have read/write permissions to the host path on the host filesystem and proper permissions/SELinux context.
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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Direct modification of the host kernel mount tables
Why it's wrong here
Users cannot modify global kernel mount tables directly.
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The user must have read/write access to the host directory on the host file system
Why this is correct
Host filesystem permissions apply to rootless users.
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Disabling user namespaces across the system
Why it's wrong here
User namespaces are required for rootless Podman operation.
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Root privileges on the host operating system
Why it's wrong here
Rootless Podman operates without host root privileges.
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Proper SELinux labeling (such as :z or :Z) if SELinux is enforcing
Why this is correct
SELinux controls access for rootless container mounts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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