EX280 Security And SCC Practice Question
You have a private image registry that requires credentials. Where should you place the 'imagePullSecret' so that it is automatically injected into all pods created by a specific service account?
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 secrets link default <secret-name>
Adding the imagePullSecret to the service account ensures it is used for all pods using that service account.
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 annotate sa default imagePullSecret=<secret-name>
Why it's wrong here
Annotations do not manage secrets in this manner.
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oc edit namespace <ns> --add-secret=<secret-name>
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid command.
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oc set image-pull-secret <secret-name>
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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oc secrets link default <secret-name>
Why this is correct
The 'oc secrets link' command attaches the pull secret to the service account.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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