AWS provider Collaborative Workflows Practice Question
What happens if two team members try to apply changes to the same workspace in HCP Terraform simultaneously?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The second run is queued
HCP Terraform serializes runs; the second run will be queued until the first completes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The state file will be corrupted
Why it's wrong here
HCP Terraform prevents state corruption.
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The latest one wins
Why it's wrong here
The order is preserved based on arrival time.
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Both runs will fail
Why it's wrong here
They do not fail, just queue.
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The second run is queued
Why this is correct
HCP Terraform automatically manages concurrency via queuing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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