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VA-003 Explain encryption as a service Practice Question
Match each Vault response wrapping feature to its description.
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Response Wrapping Token: A single-use token that encapsulates a response, used to securely transfer secrets.
In Vault, response wrapping uses a single-use token with a cubbyhole to store secrets, and the TTL determines its validity. Common confusions include thinking the token can be reused or that cubbyhole is a replicated storage engine.
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Response Wrapping Token: A single-use token that encapsulates a response, used to securely transfer secrets.
Why this is correct
Response wrapping tokens are designed for one-time use to securely deliver secrets.
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Cubbyhole: A space within the token's response that stores the secret, only accessible by the token holder.
Why this is correct
Cubbyhole is a per-token secret storage that is automatically destroyed with the token.
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TTL (Time-to-Live): The duration for which the wrapped response is valid before it expires.
Why this is correct
TTL controls how long the wrapped response remains usable before expiration.
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Response Wrapping Token: A token that never expires and can be used multiple times.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — response wrapping tokens are single-use and have an expiration (TTL).
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Cubbyhole: A secret storage engine that replicates to all nodes in a cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — cubbyhole is per-token and does not replicate; it is local to the token.
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TTL: The number of times a wrapped response can be unwrapped before it expires.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — TTL is a time duration, not a usage count.
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