Vault Enterprise Vault Agent Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid parameters for configuring the 'sink' in Vault Agent?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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type
The 'sink' block requires a 'type' and a 'config' map to define the file path.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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- ✓
type
Why this is correct
Required to specify the sink type.
- ✗
ttl
Why it's wrong here
Sink does not manage token TTL.
- ✓
config
Why this is correct
Required to define settings like file path.
- ✗
auth_method
Why it's wrong here
This is not part of the sink configuration.
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mode
Why it's wrong here
This is not a parameter for sink blocks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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