VA-003 Create Vault policies Practice Question
A Vault policy has the following: path "identity/entity/id/*" { capabilities = ["read", "list"] }. What does this policy allow?
⚠ Common exam trap
Vault candidates often conflate 'list' (returns entity IDs) with 'read' (returns full details) on the identity/entity/id/* path. The 'list' action provides a summary of IDs, while 'read' gives the complete entity details for a specific ID.
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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Listing all identity entities and reading their details.
The policy grants 'read' and 'list' capabilities on the path `identity/entity/id/*`. In Vault, the 'list' capability returns entity IDs (a summary), while the 'read' capability retrieves the full details of a specific entity. Option C correctly captures both actions: listing all entities and reading their details.
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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Reading and updating all identity entities.
Why it's wrong here
Update is not included in the capabilities.
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Reading and listing all identity entities.
Why it's wrong here
This could include aliases; the policy is specifically on entity IDs.
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Listing all identity entities and reading their details.
Why this is correct
List returns entity IDs, read returns full details of each entity.
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Reading and listing all identity entity IDs.
Why it's wrong here
Listing gives IDs, but reading gives details, not just IDs.
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