VA-003 KV v2 capabilities Practice Question
A policy must allow a user to write a new version of an existing secret in a KV v2 secrets engine. Which TWO capabilities are required on the 'data/' path?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common pitfall is to assume that 'create' is always required alongside 'update' for KV v2 writes. However, when the secret already exists, 'update' alone grants permission to write new versions. The exam may present a question where 'create' is unnecessary if the context explicitly states the secret exists.
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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update
In KV v2, writing a new version of an existing secret uses the 'data/' endpoint with a POST/PATCH request. The 'update' capability is sufficient for modifying an existing secret. The 'create' capability is only needed when the secret path does not already exist. Since the stem specifies an 'existing secret', only 'update' is required. Therefore, only one capability is needed, not two.
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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delete
Why it's wrong here
Delete is not required for writing a new version; it allows deleting secrets.
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list
Why it's wrong here
List is not required; it allows listing secret paths.
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read
Why it's wrong here
Read is not required; it allows reading secret data.
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update
Why this is correct
Correct. 'Update' allows writing a new version of an existing secret.
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create
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'Create' is only needed when the secret does not exist. Since the question specifies an existing secret, 'create' is not required.
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