AWS provider Terraform Modules Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true about the '.terraform' directory?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It contains the module source code downloaded from registries.
The '.terraform' directory is used locally by Terraform to store module files and provider plugins.
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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It contains the module source code downloaded from registries.
Why this is correct
Downloaded modules are stored here.
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It should be committed to version control.
Why it's wrong here
It is a local cache and should be ignored.
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It contains the permanent state file.
Why it's wrong here
The state file is usually separate or remote.
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It is created by 'terraform init'.
Why this is correct
Initialization populates this directory.
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It is where custom provider binaries are compiled.
Why it's wrong here
Providers are downloaded, not compiled locally.
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