AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
What is the effect of running 'terraform init -upgrade' on the '.terraform.lock.hcl' file?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It updates the file to reflect new provider versions.
The -upgrade flag causes Terraform to ignore existing lock file constraints and update to the latest compatible versions, updating the lock file accordingly.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It deletes the file.
Why it's wrong here
It updates the file.
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It makes the file read-only.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a function of the upgrade flag.
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It hides the file.
Why it's wrong here
It does not change file visibility.
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It updates the file to reflect new provider versions.
Why this is correct
This is the correct function of the upgrade flag.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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