EX280 Troubleshooting And Diagnostics Practice Question
An administrator needs to check the IP address and network status assigned to a running pod. Which command displays this information quickly?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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oc get pod <pod-name> -o wide
oc get pod <pod-name> -o wide displays additional details including the pod IP address and the node it is scheduled on.
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 ip pod <pod-name>
Why it's wrong here
'oc ip' is not a valid OpenShift command.
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oc get pod <pod-name> -o wide
Why this is correct
The -o wide output format includes the pod IP and assigned node name.
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oc describe pod <pod-name> --network
Why it's wrong here
There is no --network flag for oc describe pod.
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oc get network-attachment-definitions
Why it's wrong here
This resource is used for multi-homed secondary networks via Multus, not standard pod IPs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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