Docker Fundamentals Practice Exam

Docker Fundamentals Practice Exam

Docker Fundamentals is about learning the basics of container technology, which allows software applications to run the same way in any environment. Instead of worrying about installing different versions of software or dealing with system conflicts, Docker packages everything the application needs into a “container.” This makes development, testing, and deployment much easier and faster.

In simple terms, Docker is like putting your application in a secure box with all its tools inside. Whether you move it to another computer, server, or cloud, it will work exactly the same. Learning Docker Fundamentals helps professionals understand how to build, run, and manage these containers to make their work more efficient and reliable.

Who should take the Exam?

• Software Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• System Administrators
• QA/Test Engineers
• IT Professionals transitioning to DevOps
• Technical Architects

Skills Required

• Basic programming knowledge
• Software development workflows
• System administration

Knowledge Gained

• Core Docker concepts and commands
• Building and running containers
• Creating Docker images
• Understanding container networking and storage
• Basics of container orchestration

Course Outline

The Docker Fundamentals Exam covers the following topics -

1. Introduction to Docker

• What is Docker?
• Containers vs Virtual Machines
• Benefits of Docker

2. Docker Architecture

• Client-Server model
• Docker Daemon
• Docker Hub and Registries

3. Working with Containers

• Running containers
• Stopping and restarting containers
• Managing container lifecycle

4. Docker Images

• Building images with Dockerfile
• Using pre-built images
• Image layers and optimization

5. Networking in Docker

• Container-to-container communication
• Bridge networks
• Port mapping

6. Data and Storage

• Volumes in Docker
• Bind mounts
• Persistent data management

7. Docker Compose

• Multi-container applications
• Writing docker-compose files
• Managing services with Compose

8. Security and Best Practices

• Securing Docker containers
• Reducing image size
• Managing secrets

9. Introduction to Orchestration

• Basics of container orchestration
• Overview of Kubernetes and Swarm