AWS provider Collaborative Workflows Practice Question
In a workspace, you define a variable named 'region'. How can you override this value for a specific run without changing the workspace configuration?
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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Using -var flag in terraform apply
CLI-driven runs or API overrides can pass different variables to a specific run execution.
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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By editing the state file
Why it's wrong here
Never edit state files directly.
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By modifying the provider block
Why it's wrong here
Provider blocks are static.
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Using -var flag in terraform apply
Why this is correct
CLI flags override workspace variables for that specific run.
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By adding a new workspace
Why it's wrong here
This is an overkill approach.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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