AWS provider Resource Lifecycle Management Practice Question
When using 'replace_triggered_by', what happens if the referenced resource is deleted?
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 plan fails because the dependency cannot be evaluated.
If the referenced resource is deleted, the expression for replace_triggered_by becomes invalid, and Terraform will return an error during the plan phase.
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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The resource is destroyed as well.
Why it's wrong here
It does not automatically trigger destruction.
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The resource is kept as is.
Why it's wrong here
The plan will fail, so it cannot be kept.
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The plan fails because the dependency cannot be evaluated.
Why this is correct
Terraform requires the referenced resource to exist.
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The trigger is ignored.
Why it's wrong here
Terraform treats it as a dependency failure.
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