AWS provider Terraform Modules Practice Question
You are using a module that depends on a specific provider version. Where should this constraint be defined?
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In the 'required_providers' block within the module's 'terraform' block.
The 'required_providers' block within the 'terraform' block of the module is the correct location to pin versions.
Answer analysis
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In the 'required_providers' block within the module's 'terraform' block.
Why this is correct
This guarantees that the module's requirements are met during execution.
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In the 'provider' block of the calling root module.
Why it's wrong here
While the root module configures the provider, the module itself should define its own requirements.
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In the root module only.
Why it's wrong here
Defining it in the module ensures the module is compatible regardless of the caller.
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In a shell environment variable.
Why it's wrong here
Provider versions must be defined in the HCL configuration.
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