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VA-003 Utilize Vault CLI and API Practice Question

Which THREE API endpoints are valid for managing policies in Vault?

⚠ Common exam trap

HashiCorp often tests the misconception that PUT is the standard HTTP method for creating/updating resources in Vault, but Vault specifically uses POST for policy management, making PUT an invalid choice.

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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GET /v1/sys/policy/{name}

The GET, DELETE, and POST endpoints are valid for managing policies in Vault. GET retrieves a policy, DELETE removes it, and POST creates or updates a policy. These correspond to the standard CRUD operations supported by Vault's sys/policy API.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    GET /v1/sys/policy/{name}

    Why this is correct

    GET retrieves the named policy.

  • ✗

    PUT /v1/sys/policy/{name}

    Why it's wrong here

    Vault uses POST, not PUT, for policy creation.

  • ✗

    PATCH /v1/sys/policy/{name}

    Why it's wrong here

    PATCH is not supported for policy management.

  • ✓

    DELETE /v1/sys/policy/{name}

    Why this is correct

    DELETE removes the specified policy.

  • ✓

    POST /v1/sys/policy/{name}

    Why this is correct

    POST is used to create or update a policy.

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