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If you update the version constraint in your Terraform configuration, Terraform will update your lock file the next time you run terraform init.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
You must initialize your working directory before running terraform validate.
The correct answer is A. Option A: True
If you manually destroy infrastructure, what is the best practice reflecting this change in Terraform?
The correct answer is B. Option B: Remove the resource definition from your file and run terraform apply -refresh-only
Explanation
terraform apply executes the dependency-aware changes required to make infrastructure match the configuration.
You created infrastructure outside of the Terraform workflow that you now want to manage using Terraform. Which command brings the infrastructure into Terraform state?
The correct answer is D. Option D: terraform import
Explanation
terraform import associates an existing remote object with a resource address in Terraform state.
When using Terraform to deploy resources into Azure, which scenarios are true regarding state files? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is D. Option D: Changing resources via the Azure Cloud Console does not update current state file
Explanation
Terraform state maps resource addresses to remote objects and stores metadata needed to calculate changes efficiently.
Which statement describes a goal of infrastructure as code?
The correct answer is D. Option D: The programmatic configuration of resources
terraform validate confirms the syntax of Terraform files.
The correct answer is A. Option A: True
Which command adds existing resources into Terraform state?
The correct answer is D. Option D: terraform import
Explanation
terraform import associates an existing remote object with a resource address in Terraform state.
It is best practice to store secret data in the same version control repository as your Terraform configuration.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
Which of the following commands would you use to access all of the attributes and details of a resource managed by Terraform?
The correct answer is B. Option B: terraform state show ‘provider_type.name’
Explanation
terraform state subcommands inspect and safely modify resource bindings recorded in state. A provider plugin implements resource types and data sources that communicate with an external API.
terraform validate confirms that your infrastructure matches the Terraform state file.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
A senior admin accidentally deleted some of your cloud instances. What does Terraform do when you run terraform apply?
The correct answer is C. Option C: Rebuild only the instances that were deleted
terraform init creates an example main.tf file in the current directory.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
Which argument helps prevent unexpected updates when calling Terraform Registry modules?
The correct answer is C. Option C: version
Setting the TF_LOG environment variable to DEBUG causes debug messages to be logged into stdout.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
How would you output returned values from a child module in the Terraform CLI output?
The correct answer is C. Option C: Declare the output in both the root and child module
Explanation
A Terraform module packages related resources into a reusable configuration with defined inputs and outputs. A child module is called by another module to reuse and encapsulate infrastructure configuration.
What is the Terraform resource name of the following resource block?
The correct answer is D. Option D: dev
When do you need to explicitly execute terraform refresh-only?
The correct answer is D. Option D: None of the above
How is the Terraform cloud integration differ from other state backends such as S3, Consul, etc.?
The correct answer is A. Option A: It can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure in Terraform Cloud
Explanation
Terraform Cloud, now HCP Terraform, provides managed remote runs, state, collaboration, policy, and governance.
Which of the following are advantages of using infrastructure as code (IaC) instead of provisioning with a graphical user interface (GUI)? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B, D. Option B: Lets your version, reuse, and share infrastructure configuration Option D: Reduces risk of operator error
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