AWS provider Terraform Modules Practice Question
Where do module outputs appear after a 'terraform apply'?
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the CLI output and the state file.
Outputs are displayed in the CLI output and stored in the state file.
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In a file named 'outputs.json'.
Why it's wrong here
There is no auto-generated 'outputs.json' file.
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They are automatically emailed to the Terraform administrator.
Why it's wrong here
Terraform does not have built-in email notification features.
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In the CLI output and the state file.
Why this is correct
Outputs are part of the state and printed upon successful application.
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In the '.terraform/modules' directory.
Why it's wrong here
This directory contains source code, not output values.
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