CyberArk PAM-CDE-RECERT Exam - Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for CyberArk's PAM-CDE-RECERT exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

In order to connect to a target device through PSM, the account credentials used for the connection must be stored in the vault?

ATrue.

BFalse. Because the user can also enter credentials manually using Secure Connect.

CFalse. Because if credentials are not stored in the vault, the PSM will log into the target device as PSM Connect.

DFalse. Because if credentials are not stored in the vault, the PSM will prompt for credentials.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Yayathi at Apr 15, 2026, 12:38 AM

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12 days ago

I disagree, D is the right answer! PSM prompts for creds.

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17 days ago

A) True, credentials need to be in the vault.

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29 days ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like B could be correct since manual entry is an option.

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1 month ago

I’m not sure, but D sounds familiar. I think I read that PSM prompts for credentials if they’re not stored.

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1 month ago

I’m leaning towards C because I recall that if credentials aren’t in the vault, it defaults to PSM Connect.

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1 month ago

I think the answer might be A, but I remember something about entering credentials manually too.

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