EX280 Troubleshooting And Diagnostics Practice Question
An administrator needs to check the cluster events across all namespaces sorted by timestamp to identify recent infrastructure warnings. Which command should they use?
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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oc get events --sort-by='.metadata.creationTimestamp'
oc get events --sort-by='.metadata.creationTimestamp' lists all events ordered by creation time.
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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oc get events --sort-by='.metadata.creationTimestamp'
Why this is correct
This command sorts cluster events chronologically to trace recent issues.
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oc adm events --all
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'oc adm events' subcommand.
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oc show events --recent
Why it's wrong here
'show' is not a valid oc verb.
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oc cluster-events
Why it's wrong here
'cluster-events' is not a native oc command.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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