VA-003 Create Vault policies Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid capabilities that can be specified in a Vault policy?
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the distinction between `write` (which is not a valid capability) and the correct pair `create` and `update`, leading candidates to incorrectly select `write` as a catch-all for data modification.
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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create
In Vault policies, capabilities define the allowed actions on paths. The `create` capability permits creating new data at a path without needing to read existing data, which is distinct from `update` that allows modifying existing data. Both `create` and `update` are valid, separate capabilities in Vault's policy system.
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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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create
Why this is correct
'create' is a valid capability.
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write
Why it's wrong here
'write' is not a valid capability; use 'create' or 'update'.
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sudo
Why it's wrong here
'sudo' is not a capability; it's a parameter for root-protected paths.
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rename
Why it's wrong here
'rename' is not a valid capability.
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update
Why this is correct
'update' is a valid capability.
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