VA-003 Assess Vault tokens Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid sources of token TTL?
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the misconception that policies can set TTL values, but policies only define permissions, not token lifetimes; candidates may confuse policy with role configuration in auth methods.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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System default TTL
Vault has a system default TTL that applies to tokens when no other TTL source is specified. This default is typically 32 days (2764800 seconds) and serves as the maximum possible TTL for a token unless overridden by a shorter TTL from another source. The system default TTL is defined in the Vault server configuration and acts as a fallback to ensure tokens do not live indefinitely.
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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System default TTL
Why this is correct
Vault has a default TTL for tokens.
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Mount path configuration
Why it's wrong here
Mount paths do not configure token TTL.
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Policy TTL
Why it's wrong here
Policies do not have TTL.
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Explicit TTL set during token creation
Why this is correct
Users can set TTL when creating tokens.
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Role TTL in an auth method
Why this is correct
Auth method roles can specify TTL.
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