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Is this a Linux kernel namespace that is disabled by default and must be enabled at Docker engine runtime to be used? Solution: mnt

The correct answer is B. No. The mnt (mount) Linux kernel namespace is not disabled by default and is routinely used by Docker containers for filesystem isolation.

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Security

Question

Is this a Linux kernel namespace that is disabled by default and must be enabled at Docker engine runtime to be used? Solution: mnt

Options

  • AYes
  • BNo

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • B
    92% (24)

Why each option

The `mnt` (mount) Linux kernel namespace is not disabled by default and is routinely used by Docker containers for filesystem isolation.

AYes

The `mnt` namespace is a core component of containerization, enabled by default, and does not require special runtime flags for Docker to use it.

BNoCorrect

The `mnt` namespace is a fundamental Linux kernel namespace used for isolating mount points and is enabled by default, being actively utilized by Docker containers to provide isolated filesystems. Docker containers inherently use their own mount namespaces without requiring explicit daemon configuration to enable this core functionality.

Concept tested: Docker and Linux namespaces (mnt)

Source: https://docs.docker.com/get-started/overview/#namespaces

Topics

#Linux Namespaces#Container Isolation#Docker Runtime#Filesystem Isolation

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