VA-003 Utilize Vault CLI and API Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true about using the Vault API with response wrapping? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the misconception that the wrapping token is reusable or that the original token is needed to unwrap, when in fact the wrapping token is single-use and self-contained for unwrapping.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The wrapping token can only be used once to unwrap the response
The Vault API's response wrapping feature is designed for one-time use: the wrapping token can be used only once to unwrap the response. After the client successfully calls the sys/wrapping/unwrap endpoint with the wrapping token, the token is immediately revoked, and the wrapped secret is deleted from the cubbyhole. This ensures that the secret is delivered securely and cannot be retrieved again with the same token.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The wrapping token never expires
Why it's wrong here
It has a TTL and expires.
- ✓
The wrapping token can only be used once to unwrap the response
Why this is correct
Single use is a key property.
- ✓
The client can request response wrapping by setting the X-Vault-Wrap-TTL header
Why this is correct
This header activates wrapping.
- ✗
The original token used to make the wrapped request is required to unwrap the response
Why it's wrong here
The wrapping token itself is used to unwrap.
- ✓
The wrapped response is stored in a cubbyhole secret engine
Why this is correct
Response wrapping uses the cubbyhole to store the response.
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