VA-003 Assess Vault tokens Practice Question
An administrator is reviewing Vault token policies and wants to ensure that tokens created by a specific application cannot be renewed and have a fixed lifetime. Which two token configurations should be applied?
⚠ Common exam trap
In HashiCorp Vault, candidates often confuse `ttl` with `explicit_max_ttl` on token roles. Setting `ttl` to 0 means the token uses a system default, not a fixed lifetime, while `explicit_max_ttl` enforces an absolute ceiling that cannot be overridden by renewal.
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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Set renewable to false.
Setting `renewable` to `false` on the token role explicitly prevents the token from being renewed, ensuring it cannot have its lifetime extended. Option D is correct because `explicit_max_ttl` on the token overrides any system or role defaults, enforcing a fixed, non-extendable lifetime that matches the desired TTL. Together, these two configurations guarantee that the token has a fixed lifetime and cannot be renewed.
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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Set max_ttl on the role to a very large value.
Why it's wrong here
max_ttl is a limit but does not prevent renewal; tokens can still be renewed up to that limit.
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Set renewable to false.
Why this is correct
Setting renewable to false prevents the token from being renewed.
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Set ttl on the token to 0.
Why it's wrong here
A TTL of 0 is not a valid configuration; tokens require a positive TTL.
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Set explicit_max_ttl on the token to match the desired TTL.
Why this is correct
explicit_max_ttl limits the absolute lifetime regardless of renewals.
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Set no_default_policy to true.
Why it's wrong here
no_default_policy controls whether the default policy is attached, not token renewal or lifetime.
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