AWS provider Provider Management Practice Question
Which of these are required components when defining a provider in 'required_providers'? (Select TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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version
The source address and the version are the two standard components for defining a provider requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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profile
Why it's wrong here
Profile is a provider configuration.
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version
Why this is correct
Version is the standard requirement.
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source
Why this is correct
Source is mandatory to locate the provider.
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region
Why it's wrong here
Region is a provider configuration, not a requirement.
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alias
Why it's wrong here
Alias is not used in required_providers.
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