Vault Enterprise Vault Security Model Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of the 'token_ttl' setting in an AppRole role definition?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To define the duration of the authentication session.
The 'token_ttl' sets the initial time-to-live for the tokens generated by that role, ensuring tokens are short-lived by default.
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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To limit the number of uses for the SecretID.
Why it's wrong here
Use count is managed by 'secret_id_num_uses'.
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To set the expiration of the RoleID.
Why it's wrong here
RoleIDs do not have a TTL.
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To set the rotation period for the Vault master key.
Why it's wrong here
This is a system-level configuration.
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To define the duration of the authentication session.
Why this is correct
It controls the lifespan of the resulting token.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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