Vault Enterprise Vault Security Model Practice Question
When configuring the Kubernetes Auth Method, which THREE of the following are required to ensure secure communication between Vault and the Kubernetes API server?
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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The 'kubernetes_host' address.
The host address, the CA certificate, and the token for the reviewer account are mandatory for the TokenReview API communication.
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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The Kubernetes node's SSH private key.
Why it's wrong here
Not used for Vault authentication.
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The 'kubernetes_host' address.
Why this is correct
Points Vault to the correct API server.
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A list of all pod IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Vault does not need to know pod IPs.
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The 'reviewer_service_account_jwt'.
Why this is correct
Required for Vault to call the API.
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The 'kubernetes_ca_cert' for validation.
Why this is correct
Required to verify the API server's identity.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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