AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
Which file is automatically generated to lock provider versions and their checksums?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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.terraform.lock.hcl
.terraform.lock.hcl is the dependency lock file.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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terraform.tfstate
Why it's wrong here
This holds state information.
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terraform.tfvars
Why it's wrong here
This holds variable values.
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.terraform.lock.hcl
Why this is correct
This is the lock file for providers.
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provider.tf
Why it's wrong here
This is a configuration file.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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