AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
Where are providers physically stored by default when running 'terraform init'?
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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.terraform/providers/
Terraform downloads providers into the .terraform/providers directory within your project working directory.
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 root module directory
Why it's wrong here
Providers are kept in a hidden subdirectory.
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~/.terraformrc
Why it's wrong here
This is for configuration, not storage.
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.terraform/providers/
Why this is correct
This is the default local cache directory.
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/usr/local/bin/terraform
Why it's wrong here
This is the binary path.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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