VA-003 Create Vault policies Practice Question
Which three of the following are valid capabilities in a Vault policy path statement? (Select three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The exam often tests the distinction between HTTP methods and Vault capabilities, so the trap here is that candidates confuse 'patch' (an HTTP method) or 'encrypt' (an API operation) with actual policy capabilities, leading them to select invalid 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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list
In Vault policy path statements, capabilities define the allowed operations on secrets. The 'list' capability is valid and allows listing keys at a given path, which is essential for enumerating secrets without reading their values. This is a core capability in Vault's policy system, distinct from 'read' or 'write'.
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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list
Why this is correct
list is a valid capability for listing keys or items at a path.
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encrypt
Why it's wrong here
encrypt is an operation on the transit engine, not a policy capability.
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deny
Why this is correct
deny is a valid capability that overrides all other capabilities for a path.
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patch
Why it's wrong here
patch is not a standard Vault policy capability.
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sudo
Why this is correct
sudo is a valid capability that allows performing privileged operations.
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