Question 620
Original unofficial RHEL 10 RHCSA skill-check scenario: An operator sees a logical volume marked inactive and assumes it is safe to remove despite a scheduled job using it later. Which ongoing practice best prevents a recurrence?
Explanation
Correct Answer
In this RHEL 10 system administration case: An operator sees a logical volume marked inactive and assumes it is safe to remove despite a scheduled job using it later. Underlying reason: Inactive device state does not prove absence of business dependencies. The most direct, approved resolution is: Inspect configuration files, fstab, and service dependencies before decommissioning. Confirm it by checking: No automation attempts to use the removed volume and required data has been preserved. Sustain the fix by: Require dependency searches during storage retirement. This is the INTENDED response for the best ongoing operational safeguard. It is a knowledge-check explanation, not a verified hands-on Red Hat exam answer;
Incorrect Answers
Require approval and dependency review before LV deletion. That is not sufficient for the reported RHEL task, because inactive device state does not prove absence of business dependencies.
Require device identity and backup checks before disk changes. That is not sufficient for the reported RHEL task, because inactive device state does not prove absence of business dependencies.
Prefer verified identifiers over guessed `/dev/mapper` paths. That is not sufficient for the reported RHEL task, because inactive device state does not prove absence of business dependencies.