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Which of the following is supported by control groups?

The correct answer is C. Limit CPU usage within a container. Control groups (cgroups) are a Linux kernel feature that allows for resource allocation, prioritization, and limitation of system resources among groups of processes.

Submitted by lukas.cz· Apr 18, 2026Installation and Configuration

Question

Which of the following is supported by control groups?

Options

  • AManage certificates
  • BCollect net
  • CLimit CPU usage within a container
  • DIsolate processes in a container

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    90% (37)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

Control groups (cgroups) are a Linux kernel feature that allows for resource allocation, prioritization, and limitation of system resources among groups of processes.

AManage certificates

Managing certificates is typically handled by security tools, PKI, or application-level configurations, not directly by Linux control groups.

BCollect net

While cgroups can monitor network usage, 'collect net' is not a standard or specific function supported by cgroups; network configuration and monitoring are distinct.

CLimit CPU usage within a containerCorrect

Cgroups can limit resource usage like CPU, memory, and I/O for processes or containers by creating hierarchical groups and assigning specific resource constraints to them.

DIsolate processes in a container

Process isolation in containers is primarily provided by namespaces, which create a separate view of system resources for processes, distinct from cgroups which manage resource usage.

Concept tested: Linux cgroups resource management

Source: https://docs.docker.com/config/containers/resource_constraints/

Topics

#cgroups#resource management#container resources#CPU limits

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