AWS provider HCP Terraform Governance Practice Question
A team reports that their Terraform plan is failing because it cannot find a provider version. What is the most likely cause if the provider is in the Private Module Registry?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The provider is not configured in the 'required_providers' block.
Providers and Modules are different concepts in HCP Terraform. If a provider is required, it must be available in the registry or the provider cache.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The provider is not configured in the 'required_providers' block.
Why this is correct
Terraform requires explicit declaration of provider requirements.
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The Private Module Registry does not host providers.
Why it's wrong here
The registry supports modules, and Terraform Registry supports providers; they are distinct.
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The workspace is in 'Local' execution mode.
Why it's wrong here
Execution mode does not dictate provider availability.
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The organization's subscription does not allow custom providers.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a feature-locked item.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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