Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
Which Consul API endpoint is used to create a new session that can be used for locking KV keys?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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/v1/session/create
The /v1/session/create endpoint is the standard way to initialize a session object in Consul.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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/v1/kv/acquire
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid endpoint.
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/v1/session/create
Why this is correct
This endpoint creates the session required for session-based locking.
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/v1/lock/init
Why it's wrong here
This endpoint does not exist.
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/v1/session/renew
Why it's wrong here
Renew is used to keep an existing session alive, not to create one.
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