VA-003 Manage Vault leases Practice Question
Which TWO of the following actions can reduce the number of active leases in Vault? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the misconception that increasing TTL values or renewing leases reduces active leases, but both actions actually prolong lease lifetimes and can increase the active count if new leases are created concurrently.
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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Reducing the default lease TTL
Reducing the default lease TTL (time-to-live) shortens the maximum duration for which a lease can be issued without renewal. When existing leases expire sooner, the system automatically removes them from the active lease count, thereby reducing the number of active leases. This directly affects the lease lifecycle by forcing earlier expiration.
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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Reducing the default lease TTL
Why this is correct
Shorter TTLs cause leases to expire faster, reducing count.
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Revoking a lease
Why this is correct
Revocation removes the lease immediately.
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Creating a new lease
Why it's wrong here
This increases the lease count.
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Increasing the max lease TTL
Why it's wrong here
This could allow longer leases, increasing count.
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Renewing a lease
Why it's wrong here
Renewal extends the lease, does not reduce count.
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