VA-003 Assess Vault tokens Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid token states?
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the distinction between token lifecycle states and token properties (like orphan status) to confuse candidates who may think 'orphan' or 'suspended' are official states, when in fact only 'Active' and 'Revoked' are the primary valid token states in Vault.
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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Revoked
'Revoked' is a valid token state in Vault. Tokens can be explicitly revoked, rendering them unusable. Option E is correct because 'Active' is the initial state of a token when it is created and remains valid until it expires or is revoked. Options A, B, and C are not valid token states in Vault: 'Expired' is a result of TTL expiry but not a distinct state; 'Orphan' describes a token whose parent is gone, but it is still considered active if not revoked; 'Suspended' is not a Vault token state.
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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Expired
Why it's wrong here
Tokens are either active or revoked; expiration leads to revocation.
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Orphan
Why it's wrong here
Orphan is a property of a token, not a state.
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Suspended
Why it's wrong here
There is no suspended state for tokens.
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Revoked
Why this is correct
A revoked token is invalid.
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Active
Why this is correct
An active token is valid and not revoked.
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