305-300 VM Deployment And Provisioning Practice Question
In a Vagrant environment, where should sensitive data like API keys be stored to avoid committing them to version control?
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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A .env file excluded from git
The 'vagrant-env' plugin or simply using local environment variables are common, but the best practice is to load variables from a file excluded by git, such as '.env' or a separate file.
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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A box metadata file
Why it's wrong here
These are managed by the provider.
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The Vagrantfile
Why it's wrong here
The Vagrantfile is version controlled.
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The provisioner script
Why it's wrong here
Provisioner scripts are version controlled.
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A .env file excluded from git
Why this is correct
This keeps secrets out of the repository.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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