CV0-004 Deployment Practice Question
A cloud architect is creating a Terraform configuration to deploy resources in AWS. The architect needs to store the state file in a remote backend that supports state locking and encryption at rest. Which backend should the architect configure?
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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S3 with DynamoDB for state locking
S3 with DynamoDB for locking is a recommended backend for Terraform state in AWS. Azure Blob Storage is for Azure, GCS for GCP, and local backend does not support remote state or locking.
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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Local file system with Terraform Cloud
Why it's wrong here
Local file system is not remote; Terraform Cloud is a separate option.
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S3 with DynamoDB for state locking
Why this is correct
S3 backend with DynamoDB provides remote state and locking.
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Azure Blob Storage with a lease blob for locking
Why it's wrong here
Azure Blob is for Azure, not AWS.
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Google Cloud Storage with object versioning
Why it's wrong here
GCS is for GCP, not AWS.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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