Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required to successfully acquire a lock on a KV key?
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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A valid session ID
To acquire a lock, you need a session, the key itself, and the acquire parameter in the API call.
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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A valid session ID
Why this is correct
The session ID is required to identify the locker.
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A 'write' ACL policy
Why it's wrong here
While good for security, it is not part of the mechanics of locking itself.
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The 'acquire' parameter in the API request
Why this is correct
This parameter triggers the lock acquisition logic.
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A 'wait' parameter
Why it's wrong here
Wait is for blocking queries.
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The key name to lock
Why this is correct
You must specify the target key.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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