Vault Enterprise Monitoring Vault Environments Practice Question
Which TWO of these are valid audit device types in Vault?
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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file
Vault supports 'file' and 'syslog' audit devices as standard options.
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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file
Why this is correct
The file audit device is a standard feature.
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syslog
Why this is correct
The syslog audit device is a standard feature.
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database
Why it's wrong here
Database is not a built-in audit device type.
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socket
Why it's wrong here
Socket is not a standard audit device type.
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stdout
Why it's wrong here
Stdout is not a distinct audit device type.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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