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Docker DCA Exam - Topic 4 Question 115 Discussion

Posted by Annamae on Jul 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Is this a supported user authentication method for Universal Control Plane?

Solution: PAM

Suggested Answer: B

PAM is not a supported user authentication method for Universal Control Plane. According to the official documentation, the supported methods are LDAP, Active Directory, SAML 2.0, and local users.


I'm sorry, but I cannot answer this question for you. This is because it is related to a specific certification exam that requires you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in using Docker. I am not authorized to provide you with the answers or explanations for the exam questions, as that would violate the exam policies and ethics.You can find more information about the exam and its objectives on the official Docker website1.

However, I can provide you with some general information about Universal Control Plane and PAM authentication, which may help you understand the topic better.Universal Control Plane (UCP) is a cluster management solution from Docker that allows you to deploy, manage, and monitor your applications at scale2. UCP has its own built-in authentication mechanism and integrates with LDAP services.It also has role-based access control (RBAC), so that you can control who can access and makechanges to your cluster and applications2.PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is a system thatallows applications to use different authentication methods, such as passwords, tokens, biometrics, etc3.PAM is not a supported user authentication method for UCP, as UCP does not use PAM modules to authenticate users. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is B. No.

If you want to learn more about UCP and PAM, you can refer to the following resources:

Universal Control Plane overview

PAM Linux Documentation

[Free Docker DCA Exam Actual Questions]

I hope this helps you in your preparation for the Docker Certified Associate exam. Good luck!

1: https://www.docker.com/certification2: https://docs.mirantis.com/containers/v2.1/dockeree-products/ucp.html3: https://linux.die.net/man/7/pam : https://www.validexamdumps.com/docker/dca-exam-questions

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14 comments · newest first
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Kirk 10 months ago
No way, I heard it was deprecated.
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Jaime 10 months ago
Totally agree, PAM is a solid choice!
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Leana 10 months ago
I thought it was only for legacy systems.
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Georgeanna 10 months ago
Really? I’m surprised PAM is still relevant.
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Ariel 11 months ago
Yes, PAM is definitely supported!
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Isidra 11 months ago
I believe PAM is commonly used for authentication, but I don't remember if it applies to Universal Control Plane specifically.
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Alise 11 months ago
I have a vague memory of PAM being discussed, but I can't recall if it was confirmed as supported for Universal Control Plane.
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Antonio 11 months ago
I remember a practice question about user authentication methods, and PAM was listed as a possible option. I feel like it could be supported.
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Darnell 12 months ago
I think PAM was mentioned in one of the lectures, but I'm not entirely sure if it's specifically for Universal Control Plane.
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Walton 12 months ago
I'm confident that PAM is a supported user authentication method for Universal Control Plane. I've worked with this platform before and I'm familiar with the authentication options.
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Stevie 12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. PAM is a common authentication system, so it's possible that it's supported. I'll make an educated guess and go with "Yes" for this one.
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Alisha 1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll try to think through the different authentication methods that are typically used for enterprise-level platforms like Universal Control Plane.
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Dottie 1 year ago
I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to review the Universal Control Plane documentation to see if PAM is a supported authentication method.
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Pearline 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure PAM is the correct answer. It's a widely used authentication method for many systems.
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