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Which of the following is not an action performed by terraform init?
The correct answer is A. Option A: Create template configuration files
In a HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud workspace linked to a version control repository, speculative plan runs start automatically when you merge or commit change to version control.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
A resource block is shown in the Exhibit space of this page. What is the Terraform resource name of the resource block?
The correct answer is B. Option B: main
A module block is shown in the Exhibit space of this page. When you use a module block to reference a module from the Terraform Registry such as the one in the example, how do you specify version 1.0.0 of the module?
The correct answer is B. Option B: Add a version = “1.0.0” attribute to the module block.
Explanation
A Terraform module packages related resources into a reusable configuration with defined inputs and outputs.
Which syntax check errors when you run terraform validate?
The correct answer is D. Option D: None of the above.
Terraform encrypts sensitive values stored in your state file.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False This option keeps traffic private / properly secured as required.
When should you run terraform init?
The correct answer is C. Option C: After you start coding a new Terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time
Explanation
terraform plan compares configuration and state with real infrastructure and previews the proposed changes without applying them.
You are making changes to existing Terraform code to add some new infrastructure. When is the best time to run terraform validate?
The correct answer is B. Option B: Before you run terraform plan so you can validate your code syntax
Explanation
terraform plan compares configuration and state with real infrastructure and previews the proposed changes without applying them.
Which of these commands makes your code more human readable?
The correct answer is D. Option D: terraform fmt
Explanation
terraform fmt rewrites Terraform configuration into the canonical style and formatting.
Terraform configuration can only import from the public registry.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
terraform init retrieves and caches the configuration for all remote modules.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
Terraform configuration can only call modules from the public registry.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
A resource block is shown in the Exhibit section of this page. How would you reference the attribute name of this resource in HCL?
The correct answer is D. Option D: kubernetes_namespace.example.name
You want to use API tokens and other secrets within your team’s Terraform workspaces. Where does HashiCorp recommend you store these sensitive values? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A, B, E. Option A: In a terraform.tfvars file, securely managed and shared with your team. Option B: In HashiCorp Vault. Option E: In an HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud variable, with the sensitive option checked.
Explanation
Marking a value sensitive redacts it from routine CLI output, though it can still be stored in state. HCP Terraform provides managed runs, remote state, collaboration, policy enforcement, private registries, and governance. Terraform Cloud, now HCP Terraform, provides managed remote runs, state, collaboration, policy, and governance.
What happens when you execute terraform plan?
The correct answer is D. Option D: Refreshes your state, then compares your state file to your Terraform configuration and creates an execution plan if any changes need to be made.
Explanation
Terraform state maps resource addresses to remote objects and stores metadata needed to calculate changes efficiently.
What does terraform destroy do?
The correct answer is C. Option C: Destroy all infrastructure in the Terraform state file.
Explanation
terraform state subcommands inspect and safely modify resource bindings recorded in state. Terraform state maps resource addresses to remote objects and stores metadata needed to calculate changes efficiently.
When you include a module block in your configuration that references a module from the Terraform Registry, the “version” attribute is required.
The correct answer is B. Option B: False
Your root module contains a variable named num.servers. Which is the correct way to pass its value to a child module with an input named servers?
The correct answer is D. Option D: servers = var.num_servers
What does the default local Terraform backend store?
The correct answer is D. Option D: State file
Explanation
Terraform state maps resource addresses to remote objects and stores metadata needed to calculate changes efficiently.
Which method for sharing Terraform modules fulfills the following criteria: 1. Keeps the module configurations confidential within your organization. 2. Supports Terraform’s semantic version constraints. 3. Provides a browsable directory of your modules.
The correct answer is C. Option C: HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud private registry.
Explanation
HCP Terraform provides managed runs, remote state, collaboration, policy enforcement, private registries, and governance. Terraform Cloud, now HCP Terraform, provides managed remote runs, state, collaboration, policy, and governance. A private registry lets an organization publish and govern internal modules and providers for reuse.
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