VA-003 Token creation parameters Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid parameters when creating a token via the API?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often mistake the `max_ttl` field as an input parameter for token creation, but it is not settable at creation time. They may also incorrectly consider `accessor` as an input parameter, but it is only returned in the response.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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num_uses
When creating a token via the Vault API, valid parameters include `num_uses` to set the number of times the token can be used, `ttl` to set the time-to-live, and `policies` to attach policies. `max_ttl` is not a direct input parameter; it is a property that may be inherited from the role or mount configuration. `accessor` is a read-only field returned in the response, not an input parameter.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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num_uses
Why this is correct
num_uses is a valid parameter for token creation; it limits the number of times the token can be used.
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ttl
Why this is correct
ttl is a valid parameter that sets the time-to-live for the token.
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policies
Why this is correct
policies is a valid parameter to attach policies to the token.
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accessor
Why it's wrong here
accessor is not an input parameter; it is returned in the response but cannot be set at creation.
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max_ttl
Why it's wrong here
max_ttl is not a direct creation parameter; it is derived from the role or mount configuration and cannot be set via the create endpoint.
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