AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
If a user omits the 'version' in 'required_providers', what version does Terraform use?
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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The latest available version.
Terraform will attempt to use the latest version available in the registry if no constraint is provided.
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 will fail to initialize.
Why it's wrong here
Initialization succeeds but is unsafe for production.
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The latest available version.
Why this is correct
Without a constraint, the latest is pulled.
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Version 1.0.0.
Why it's wrong here
Terraform doesn't default to a specific hardcoded version.
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The oldest available version.
Why it's wrong here
Terraform defaults to the latest.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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