AWS provider Dynamic HCL Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid meta-arguments for managing resource instances?
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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count
count and for_each are the two primary meta-arguments in Terraform for creating multiple resource instances.
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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dynamic
Why it's wrong here
For nested blocks only.
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lifecycle
Why it's wrong here
For resource lifecycle hooks.
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count
Why this is correct
A core meta-argument for resource instances.
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depends_on
Why it's wrong here
For lifecycle and dependency management.
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for_each
Why this is correct
A core meta-argument for resource instances.
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