Vault Enterprise Vault Security Model Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to improve the security of the AppRole authentication process?
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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Enable 'secret_id_bound_cidrs' on the role.
Response wrapping provides secure introduction, and CIDR binding adds network-level restrictions.
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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Disable TLS on the Vault listener.
Why it's wrong here
This is a critical security vulnerability.
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Enable 'secret_id_bound_cidrs' on the role.
Why this is correct
Adds IP-based validation.
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Use Response Wrapping for the SecretID.
Why this is correct
Essential for secure delivery.
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Increase the SecretID TTL to infinity.
Why it's wrong here
This decreases security.
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Share the same SecretID across all application replicas.
Why it's wrong here
This is poor security practice.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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