EX280 Storage And Persistent Volumes Practice Question
You are examining a PersistentVolume in OpenShift and notice its status is Released. What does this indicate?
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 PVC associated with the PV has been deleted, but the volume has not yet been reclaimed.
The Released status means the PVC that was bound to the PV has been deleted, but the volume has not yet been reclaimed according to its reclaim policy.
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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The PV is currently bound to an active PVC and is in use by a running pod.
Why it's wrong here
That status is 'Bound'.
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The PV has failed its health check and has been quarantined by the CSI driver.
Why it's wrong here
That is not a standard PV status.
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The PV is available for binding by any new incoming PVC request.
Why it's wrong here
That status is 'Available'.
- ✓
The PVC associated with the PV has been deleted, but the volume has not yet been reclaimed.
Why this is correct
Released means the claim is gone, waiting for automated recycling/deletion or manual admin handling.
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