Vault Enterprise Vault Agent Configuration Practice Question
Which signal is commonly used with 'change_mode = signal' in Vault Agent templates to reload a service without stopping it?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SIGHUP
SIGHUP is the standard Unix signal used to trigger configuration reloads in many applications.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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SIGKILL
Why it's wrong here
SIGKILL forces an immediate termination.
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SIGINT
Why it's wrong here
SIGINT is used for interruption, often causing an exit.
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SIGHUP
Why this is correct
SIGHUP is the standard signal for reloading configurations.
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SIGTERM
Why it's wrong here
SIGTERM is a request for graceful shutdown.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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