EX280 Application Deployment And Lifecycle Practice Question
A developer wants to track multiple versions and tags of container images within an OpenShift cluster efficiently. Which OpenShift resource provides this capability?
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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ImageStream
ImageStreams allow developers to combine and track multiple versions of container images through tags without needing to manage the raw registry image references directly.
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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Route
Why it's wrong here
Routes expose services externally via a hostname.
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ImageStream
Why this is correct
ImageStreams provide a mechanism for abstracting and tracking image versions and tags.
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DeploymentConfig
Why it's wrong here
DeploymentConfig manages the rollout lifecycle of pods, not image versioning.
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BuildConfig
Why it's wrong here
BuildConfig defines how builds are run, not how image tags and versions are tracked.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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