VA-003 Assess Vault tokens Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid uses of a token accessor? (Select exactly 2 options.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often mistakenly think that a token accessor can be used for all token management operations, when in reality it is strictly limited to lookup and revocation, and cannot be used for wrapping, renewal, or child token creation.
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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Lookup token properties
A token accessor is a non-sensitive reference to a Vault token that allows certain operations without exposing the token ID itself. The `lookup` and `revoke` operations are valid uses of a token accessor because they can be performed using the accessor via the Vault API or CLI (e.g., `vault token lookup -accessor <accessor>` and `vault token revoke -accessor <accessor>`). These operations do not require the actual token value, preserving security while enabling token management.
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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Wrap the token
Why it's wrong here
Wrapping is done using the token ID, not accessor.
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Create a child token
Why it's wrong here
Creating a child token requires the parent token ID.
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Renew the token
Why it's wrong here
Renewal requires the token ID, not accessor.
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Lookup token properties
Why this is correct
The accessor can be used to lookup token metadata.
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Revoke the token
Why this is correct
The accessor can be used to revoke the token without knowing the token ID.
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