Vault Enterprise Vault Agent Configuration Practice Question
When configuring Vault Agent auto-auth with TLS, where should you place the CA certificate file?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the 'tls_ca_cert' parameter.
The CA certificate is specified in the 'tls_ca_cert' parameter within the 'auto_auth' block.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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In the 'tls_ca_cert' parameter.
Why this is correct
This parameter identifies the CA certificate for server verification.
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As an environment variable.
Why it's wrong here
While Vault client supports it, Agent config prefers the config block.
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In the 'cache' block.
Why it's wrong here
The cache does not handle TLS CA configuration.
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In the 'listener' block.
Why it's wrong here
The listener is for the API, not the auto-auth connection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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