This VA-003 practice question tests your understanding of utilize vault cli and api. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following are valid uses of the Vault API for managing leases? (Choose two.)
PUT /v1/sys/leases/revoke with body {"lease_id": "abc123"}
Correct endpoint and method.
GET /v1/sys/leases/renew/abc123
Why wrong: Incorrect path and method; should be PUT /v1/sys/leases/renew with body.
POST /v1/sys/leases/renew/abc123
Why wrong: Incorrect method and path.
PUT /v1/sys/leases/renew with body {"lease_id": "abc123"}
Correct endpoint and method.
GET /v1/sys/leases/revoke/abc123
Why wrong: Should be PUT.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
PUT /v1/sys/leases/revoke with body {"lease_id": "abc123"}
Option A is correct because the Vault API uses a PUT request to `/v1/sys/leases/revoke` with a JSON body containing the `lease_id` to revoke a specific lease. This is the standard method for lease revocation as documented in the Vault API specification. Option D is correct because renewing a lease also requires a PUT request to `/v1/sys/leases/renew` with the `lease_id` in the request body, matching the expected API pattern for state-changing operations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
PUT /v1/sys/leases/revoke with body {"lease_id": "abc123"}
Why this is correct
Correct endpoint and method.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
GET /v1/sys/leases/renew/abc123
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect path and method; should be PUT /v1/sys/leases/renew with body.
POST /v1/sys/leases/renew/abc123
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect method and path.
PUT /v1/sys/leases/renew with body {"lease_id": "abc123"}
Why this is correct
Correct endpoint and method.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
GET /v1/sys/leases/revoke/abc123
Why it's wrong here
Should be PUT.
Common exam traps
HashiCorp often tests the distinction between using path parameters versus request body for lease IDs, and the requirement for PUT over GET for state-changing operations, leading candidates to mistakenly select GET endpoints or incorrect URL patterns.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, Vault's lease management endpoints are designed to be idempotent for state changes, hence PUT is the preferred method for revoke and renew operations. The lease ID is passed in the request body to support batch operations and avoid URL length limitations, which is critical in production environments where leases can be long strings. A real-world scenario is automating lease renewal for dynamic secrets like database credentials, where incorrect HTTP methods can lead to silent failures or unintended lease expiration.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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Utilize Vault CLI and API — This question tests Utilize Vault CLI and API — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: PUT /v1/sys/leases/revoke with body {"lease_id": "abc123"} — Option A is correct because the Vault API uses a PUT request to `/v1/sys/leases/revoke` with a JSON body containing the `lease_id` to revoke a specific lease. This is the standard method for lease revocation as documented in the Vault API specification. Option D is correct because renewing a lease also requires a PUT request to `/v1/sys/leases/renew` with the `lease_id` in the request body, matching the expected API pattern for state-changing operations.
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