VA-003 Compare and configure secrets engines Practice Question
An organization needs to store secrets with versioning support, allowing rollback to previous secret values. Which KV secrets engine version should be enabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the misconception that KV v3 exists or that the Transit secrets engine can handle versioned secret storage, leading candidates to choose those incorrect options.
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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KV v2
KV v2 is the correct choice because it provides versioning support for secrets, allowing users to retrieve and rollback to previous secret values. KV v1 stores secrets without versioning, and the Transit secrets engine is designed for encryption/decryption operations, not secret storage with versioning.
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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KV v3
Why it's wrong here
There is no KV v3 in Vault; current versions are kv-v1 and kv-v2.
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KV v1
Why it's wrong here
KV v1 does not support versioning; it overwrites data.
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KV v2
Why this is correct
KV v2 stores metadata and multiple versions, allowing rollback and undelete.
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Transit secrets engine
Why it's wrong here
Transit is for encryption, not secret storage with versioning.
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