AWS provider Resource Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which meta-argument is used to prevent a resource from being replaced when its configuration changes?
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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ignore_changes
Actually, there is no meta-argument that prevents replacement if the configuration changes; you would use 'ignore_changes' to prevent the *detection* of the change.
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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force_keep
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid meta-argument.
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keep_alive
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid meta-argument.
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prevent_replace
Why it's wrong here
This meta-argument does not exist.
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ignore_changes
Why this is correct
By ignoring the attribute causing the change, you prevent the replacement cycle.
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