VA-003 Assess Vault tokens Practice Question
An administrator needs to issue tokens that are automatically renewable by the client (so they can stay alive as long as renewed) but must expire no later than 30 days. Which TWO token parameters should be configured on the token role?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mistake in Vault is confusing 'ttl' with 'period'. Candidates often think 'ttl' enables automatic renewal, but only 'period' provides that behavior with a sliding window.
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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max_ttl
(max_ttl) is correct because it enforces the absolute maximum lifetime of the token, ensuring it expires no later than 30 days regardless of renewals. Option D (period) is correct because setting a period makes the token automatically renewable by the client, allowing it to stay alive as long as it is renewed before the period expires. Together, period enables automatic renewal behavior and max_ttl caps the total lifespan at 30 days.
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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renewable
Why it's wrong here
Renewable is true by default for periodic tokens; setting it explicitly is not necessary.
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ttl
Why it's wrong here
TTL sets initial lifetime but without period and max_ttl, it can't achieve the requirement.
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max_ttl
Why this is correct
Max_ttl enforces an absolute maximum lifetime.
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period
Why this is correct
Period makes the token periodic and automatically renewable.
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num_uses
Why it's wrong here
Num_uses is not related to renewal or lifetime.
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