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VAULT-ASSOCIATE-002 · Question #93
VAULT-ASSOCIATE-002 Question #93: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: You don't have a permission to manage policies.. The inability to edit a policy through the Vault UI usually indicates that the user's current token lacks the necessary permissions to perform policy management operations.
Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Secure Vault
Question
You need to edit a policy, but the UI appears as shown. What is the problem?
Options
- AThis is an UI error. Contact support.
- BYou don't have a permission to manage policies.
- CVault UI does not support policy creation and management.
- DUse the command shell in UI to manage policies.
Explanation
The inability to edit a policy through the Vault UI usually indicates that the user's current token lacks the necessary permissions to perform policy management operations.
Common mistakes.
- A. While UI errors can occur, a restricted view for policy management is a common symptom of insufficient permissions due to Vault's security model, not necessarily a bug.
- C. The Vault UI does support policy creation and management, provided the authenticated user has appropriate administrative permissions.
- D. While the command shell in the UI can be used for policy management, the primary issue preventing UI-based editing is usually insufficient permissions, not a fundamental limitation requiring CLI use.
Concept tested. Vault policy management permissions
Reference. https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/docs/concepts/policies#capabilities
Topics
#Permissions#Policies#Vault UI#Access Control
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