AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
Which of the following are true regarding the .terraform.lock.hcl file? (Select TWO)
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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It is automatically generated by terraform init.
It stores checksums for providers to ensure consistency and security across different environments.
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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It is automatically generated by terraform init.
Why this is correct
Yes, it is generated when providers are initialized.
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It is used to store the state file.
Why it's wrong here
The state file is separate.
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It can only be edited manually.
Why it's wrong here
It should not be edited manually.
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It stores secret credentials.
Why it's wrong here
It does not store secrets.
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It should be committed to version control.
Why this is correct
Yes, it ensures consistent provider versions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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