AWS provider Terraform Modules Practice Question
Which directory structure is considered standard for a Terraform module?
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A directory containing main.tf, variables.tf, and outputs.tf.
A standard module should contain at least main.tf, variables.tf, and outputs.tf.
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A directory containing main.tf, variables.tf, and outputs.tf.
Why this is correct
This is the established convention for module organization.
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One single file named 'all.tf'.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, it is not considered best practice for modularity.
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A binary executable file that compiles the infrastructure.
Why it's wrong here
Terraform modules are text-based HCL files.
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A separate folder for every single resource.
Why it's wrong here
This creates excessive overhead and is not recommended.
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