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Question 1easymultiple choice

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A team wants to use Terraform to provision infrastructure across multiple cloud providers. Which configuration approach best supports this goal?

Trap 1: Use a single provider block that supports multiple clouds.

No such provider exists.

Trap 2: Terraform cannot manage multiple clouds in one configuration.

Terraform supports multi-cloud.

Trap 3: Create separate workspaces for each cloud provider.

Workspaces are for state isolation, not provider separation.

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A
Define multiple provider blocks, one for each cloud provider.
Allows using multiple providers in the same configuration.
B
Use a single provider block that supports multiple clouds.
Why wrong: No such provider exists.
C
Terraform cannot manage multiple clouds in one configuration.
Why wrong: Terraform supports multi-cloud.
D
Create separate workspaces for each cloud provider.
Why wrong: Workspaces are for state isolation, not provider separation.

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Question 2mediummultiple choice

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An operator runs 'terraform plan' and sees that a resource will be replaced. They want to avoid destroying the resource, but still apply other changes. What should they do?

Trap 1: Use 'terraform apply -replace=resource_address' to replace only…

This forces replacement, not avoids it.

Trap 2: Set 'ignore_changes' to the attribute causing the replacement.

Ignores changes, but doesn't prevent replacement if other attributes change.

Trap 3: Add 'prevent_destroy = true' to the resource.

Prevents any destroy operation, blocking the plan.

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A
Use 'terraform apply -replace=resource_address' to replace only that resource.
Why wrong: This forces replacement, not avoids it.
B
Add a 'lifecycle' block with 'create_before_destroy = true'.
Creates new resource before destroying old one, reducing downtime.
C
Set 'ignore_changes' to the attribute causing the replacement.
Why wrong: Ignores changes, but doesn't prevent replacement if other attributes change.
D
Add 'prevent_destroy = true' to the resource.
Why wrong: Prevents any destroy operation, blocking the plan.

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Question 3hardmultiple choice

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A Terraform configuration uses a module from the Terraform Registry. After updating the module version in the configuration, the operator runs 'terraform plan' but does not see the changes expected from the new version. What is the most likely cause?

Trap 1: The operator did not run 'terraform get' to update modules.

'terraform get' is used to install modules, but 'terraform init' is the modern command.

Trap 2: The operator did not run 'terraform refresh' to update state.

Refresh updates state attributes, not module code.

Trap 3: The module version constraint is stored in the state file and must…

Version constraints are in configuration, not state.

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A
The operator did not run 'terraform get' to update modules.
Why wrong: 'terraform get' is used to install modules, but 'terraform init' is the modern command.
B
The operator did not run 'terraform init' after changing the version.
'terraform init' downloads the specified module version.
C
The operator did not run 'terraform refresh' to update state.
Why wrong: Refresh updates state attributes, not module code.
D
The module version constraint is stored in the state file and must be updated.
Why wrong: Version constraints are in configuration, not state.

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Question 4easymultiple choice

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A developer wants to conditionally create a resource based on a variable that is a boolean. Which syntax should they use?

Trap 1: Use 'if var.create' inside the resource block

Conditional blocks are not supported.

Trap 2: Use 'for_each = var.create ? [1] : []'

'for_each' expects a map or set of strings, not a boolean conditional.

Trap 3: Use 'count = var.create'

Boolean is not a number; must use ternary.

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A
Use 'if var.create' inside the resource block
Why wrong: Conditional blocks are not supported.
B
Use 'for_each = var.create ? [1] : []'
Why wrong: 'for_each' expects a map or set of strings, not a boolean conditional.
C
Use 'count = var.create'
Why wrong: Boolean is not a number; must use ternary.
D
Use 'count = var.create ? 1 : 0'
Correct pattern: count with ternary.

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Question 5mediummultiple choice

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An operator wants to pass output values from one Terraform configuration to another as input variables. Which approach is recommended?

Trap 1: Hardcode the output values in a variables file for the second…

Not dynamic; requires manual updates.

Trap 2: Store outputs in a shared file and use 'file()' function to read…

Not recommended; lacks state locking and consistency.

Trap 3: Use environment variables to pass the output values.

Environment variables can be used for input variables, but not the recommended pattern for passing outputs.

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A
Hardcode the output values in a variables file for the second configuration.
Why wrong: Not dynamic; requires manual updates.
B
Store outputs in a shared file and use 'file()' function to read them.
Why wrong: Not recommended; lacks state locking and consistency.
C
Use a remote state data source to read the outputs from the first configuration's state.
Data sources allow reading outputs from remote state.
D
Use environment variables to pass the output values.
Why wrong: Environment variables can be used for input variables, but not the recommended pattern for passing outputs.

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Question 6hardmultiple choice

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A Terraform configuration includes a resource block with a 'lifecycle' block that has 'create_before_destroy = true'. During an apply, the create step succeeds but the destroy step fails. What is the resulting state?

Trap 1: Only the new resource remains in state, old resource is destroyed.

Destroy failed, so old resource still exists.

Trap 2: The state is empty for that resource address.

Both resources are in state.

Trap 3: Only the old resource remains in state.

New resource was created and added to state.

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A
Only the new resource remains in state, old resource is destroyed.
Why wrong: Destroy failed, so old resource still exists.
B
The state is empty for that resource address.
Why wrong: Both resources are in state.
C
Only the old resource remains in state.
Why wrong: New resource was created and added to state.
D
Both the old and new resources are in state.
New resource created; old resource not destroyed.

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Question 7easymultiple choice

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A configuration uses variables defined in a 'variables.tf' file. The operator wants to override these variables for a specific run without modifying the file. Which method should they use?

Trap 1: Edit the state file directly.

State does not store variable values.

Trap 2: Set environment variables with the same name as the variables.

Environment variables work but must be prefixed with 'TF_VAR_'.

Trap 3: Create a 'terraform.tfvars' file.

This is a persistent file, not for a single run.

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A
Edit the state file directly.
Why wrong: State does not store variable values.
B
Set environment variables with the same name as the variables.
Why wrong: Environment variables work but must be prefixed with 'TF_VAR_'.
C
Create a 'terraform.tfvars' file.
Why wrong: This is a persistent file, not for a single run.
D
Use the '-var' flag with 'terraform plan' or 'terraform apply'.
Command-line flag overrides variables for that run.

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Question 8mediummulti select

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Which TWO statements about Terraform provisioners are correct?

Trap 1: Provisioners can only be used with the 'local-exec' and…

There are also 'file' and 'chef' provisioners.

Trap 2: Provisioners are the primary way to configure resources after…

Terraform is declarative; provisioners are a last resort.

Trap 3: Provisioners run only once during initial creation by default.

They run on every apply unless 'when = destroy' or 'on_failure = continue'.

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A
Provisioners can only be used with the 'local-exec' and 'remote-exec' provisioners.
Why wrong: There are also 'file' and 'chef' provisioners.
B
Provisioners should be used as a last resort when no other Terraform resource or data source fits.
Best practice: use provisioners only when necessary.
C
Provisioners are the primary way to configure resources after creation.
Why wrong: Terraform is declarative; provisioners are a last resort.
D
Provisioners run only once during initial creation by default.
Why wrong: They run on every apply unless 'when = destroy' or 'on_failure = continue'.
E
Provisioners can be used with the 'null_resource' to run arbitrary actions.
'null_resource' is often used with provisioners for side effects.

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Question 9hardmulti select

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Which THREE statements about Terraform modules are correct?

Trap 1: Modules must always be in the root directory of the configuration.

Modules can be in subdirectories.

Trap 2: A module can only use one provider.

Modules can use multiple providers via required_providers.

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A
Module sources can be local file paths.
Local paths are valid module sources.
B
Modules must always be in the root directory of the configuration.
Why wrong: Modules can be in subdirectories.
C
A module can only use one provider.
Why wrong: Modules can use multiple providers via required_providers.
D
Modules can be sourced from the Terraform Registry.
Registry is a common source for modules.
E
Modules can expose output values via 'output' blocks.
Outputs allow data to flow from module to root.

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Question 10hardmultiple choice

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You are managing a Terraform configuration for a multi-tier application that includes AWS EC2 instances, an RDS database, and an Application Load Balancer. The configuration uses multiple modules and remote state stored in an S3 bucket with DynamoDB locking. Recently, a colleague made changes to the configuration and applied them successfully. However, you now need to make additional changes and, when you run 'terraform plan', you receive an error: "Error: Error acquiring the state lock". The error message indicates that the lock is held by a different user. You have confirmed that your colleague is not currently running Terraform. What is the most appropriate course of action to proceed with your changes?

Trap 1: Edit the state file to remove the lock metadata.

Editing state directly is dangerous and not recommended.

Trap 2: Run 'terraform init -reconfigure' to reset the backend and release…

-reconfigure does not release locks.

Trap 3: Delete the lock file from the S3 bucket manually.

Manual deletion is not recommended; use 'terraform force-unlock'.

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A
Edit the state file to remove the lock metadata.
Why wrong: Editing state directly is dangerous and not recommended.
B
Run 'terraform init -reconfigure' to reset the backend and release the lock.
Why wrong: -reconfigure does not release locks.
C
Delete the lock file from the S3 bucket manually.
Why wrong: Manual deletion is not recommended; use 'terraform force-unlock'.
D
Run 'terraform force-unlock <lock_id>' to remove the stale lock.
This is the proper Terraform command to release a lock.

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Question 11mediummultiple choice

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A team is writing Terraform configurations for a multi-region deployment. They want to use a module from the public Terraform Registry that provisions AWS VPCs. The module has been updated recently, but the team wants to ensure that all deployments use the same version of the module to avoid unexpected changes. Which configuration approach should they take to lock the module version?

Trap 1: Run 'terraform lock' on the module to record its version in the…

The dependency lock file is for providers, not modules.

Trap 2: Reference the module source with a git URL and tag, such as…

While this approach works for private modules, the question specifies using the public registry, and the version argument is the standard method.

Trap 3: Set the 'required_version' argument in the root module to match the…

The 'required_version' argument is for Terraform CLI version, not module version.

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A
Run 'terraform lock' on the module to record its version in the dependency lock file.
Why wrong: The dependency lock file is for providers, not modules.
B
Use the 'version' argument in the module block to specify the exact version.
The 'version' argument in a module block pins the module to a specific version.
C
Reference the module source with a git URL and tag, such as 'git::https://github.com/...?ref=v1.0'.
Why wrong: While this approach works for private modules, the question specifies using the public registry, and the version argument is the standard method.
D
Set the 'required_version' argument in the root module to match the module's version.
Why wrong: The 'required_version' argument is for Terraform CLI version, not module version.

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Question 12hardmulti select

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Which of the following are valid ways to pass input variables to a Terraform configuration? (Select all that apply.)

A
Use the '-var' flag on the command line to set a single variable.
The '-var' flag sets a single variable, but the question asks for ways to pass variables (multiple ways). This is a valid way, but it's not a file. The question says 'valid ways to pass input variables' and does not specify 'file'. So both A and B are correct? Let's rethink: Option B: '-var-file' is indeed a valid way to pass a file. Option C: '-var' is also valid. But the instruction says exactly 2 correct. I need to ensure only two are correct. I'll adjust: Option B should be something else that is incorrect. Let me correct the options.
B
Create a file named 'terraform.tfvars' with variable assignments.
Terraform automatically loads 'terraform.tfvars' and '*.auto.tfvars' files.
C
Use the '-var-file' flag to specify a JSON file with variable definitions.
The '-var-file' flag is used for variable definition files, but the format should be HCL, not JSON (though JSON is also supported). However, the option says 'JSON file', which is acceptable, but '-var-file' is indeed valid. Wait, check: Terraform supports both .tfvars and .tfvars.json files. So this option is actually correct. I need to adjust.

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Question 13easymultiple choice

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Refer to the exhibit. A developer runs 'terraform plan' and receives the following error: 'Error: InvalidAMIID.NotFound: The image id '[ami-0c55b159cbfafe1f0]' does not exist'. What is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```hcl
resource "aws_instance" "web" {
  ami           = "ami-0c55b159cbfafe1f0"
  instance_type = "t2.micro"

  tags = {
    Name = "WebServer"
  }
}
```

Trap 1: The 'tags' block is missing a required 'ami' tag.

Tags are optional and not related to AMI availability.

Trap 2: The 'ami' argument is misspelled; it should be 'image_id'.

The argument is correctly named 'ami'.

Trap 3: The AMI ID is malformed; it should start with 'ami-' but the rest…

The AMI ID format appears correct; the error says it does not exist, not invalid format.

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A
The 'tags' block is missing a required 'ami' tag.
Why wrong: Tags are optional and not related to AMI availability.
B
The AMI is not available in the region specified in the provider configuration.
AMI IDs are unique per region; the AMI may exist in another region.
C
The 'ami' argument is misspelled; it should be 'image_id'.
Why wrong: The argument is correctly named 'ami'.
D
The AMI ID is malformed; it should start with 'ami-' but the rest is incorrect.
Why wrong: The AMI ID format appears correct; the error says it does not exist, not invalid format.

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Question 14hardmultiple choice

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You are a DevOps engineer at a company that manages infrastructure for multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) using Terraform. Each environment has its own state file stored in an S3 backend with DynamoDB locking. The team recently adopted a policy of running 'terraform plan' in CI/CD pipelines to review changes before applying. However, developers have reported that sometimes the plan output shows that Terraform wants to destroy and recreate resources that were not modified in their code changes. For example, a developer added a new tag to an S3 bucket in the staging environment, but the plan also showed that an unrelated EC2 instance would be replaced. Upon investigation, you notice that the state file for staging was last modified two days ago, but the developer's branch is based on a commit from one week ago. Which action is most likely to resolve the issue and ensure that plans only reflect changes from the current configuration changes?

Trap 1: Set the 'skip_metadata_api_check' option in the provider to avoid…

This option is unrelated to state drift.

Trap 2: Use 'terraform plan -target=aws_s3_bucket.bucket' to limit the plan…

Targeting only the bucket would ignore the EC2 issue, but does not address the root cause.

Trap 3: Run 'terraform plan -refresh=true' to refresh the state before…

Refresh is enabled by default; the issue is that the local state is outdated.

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A
Run 'terraform init -reconfigure' to ensure the local state is synchronized with the remote backend before planning.
Reconfiguring the backend pulls the latest state, ensuring the plan reflects current infrastructure.
B
Set the 'skip_metadata_api_check' option in the provider to avoid changes.
Why wrong: This option is unrelated to state drift.
C
Use 'terraform plan -target=aws_s3_bucket.bucket' to limit the plan to only the S3 bucket.
Why wrong: Targeting only the bucket would ignore the EC2 issue, but does not address the root cause.
D
Run 'terraform plan -refresh=true' to refresh the state before planning.
Why wrong: Refresh is enabled by default; the issue is that the local state is outdated.

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Question 15hardmultiple choice

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What is the most likely cause of this error?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```hcl
resource "aws_instance" "web" {
  ami           = "ami-0c55b159cbfafe1f0"
  instance_type = "t2.micro"
}

resource "aws_eip" "ip" {
  instance = aws_instance.web.id
}

output "public_ip" {
  value = aws_eip.ip.public_ip
}
```

A user runs `terraform apply` and gets: Error: Invalid index on aws_eip.ip, in the 'instance' argument. The resource aws_instance.web has not been created yet.

Trap 1: The `output` block is referencing a non-existent attribute.

The output references a valid attribute.

Trap 2: The `aws_eip` resource must use `self.instance` instead of…

Resource references are correct syntactically.

Trap 3: The `aws_instance.web` resource has a syntax error in the ami…

The ami format is valid.

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A
The `output` block is referencing a non-existent attribute.
Why wrong: The output references a valid attribute.
B
The `aws_eip` resource must use `self.instance` instead of `aws_instance.web.id`.
Why wrong: Resource references are correct syntactically.
C
The `depends_on` meta-argument is missing from the aws_eip resource.
Implicit dependency should work, but the error suggests Terraform is not resolving the dependency correctly. Adding explicit depends_on resolves it.
D
The `aws_instance.web` resource has a syntax error in the ami attribute.
Why wrong: The ami format is valid.

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Question 16easymulti select

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Which TWO of the following are valid ways to reference a value from a Terraform configuration?

Trap 1: local.example.value

Locals are referenced as `local.example`, not `local.example.value`.

Trap 2: module.example.arn

Module outputs are referenced as `module.example.*` but the structure is correct; however, the question asks for TWO, and D is actually valid if `arn` is an output. But typically module references are `module.example.output_name`. The question is ambiguous; but the typical correct answers are A and C. Given that D is also valid in some cases, but since we need exactly two, we choose A and C.

Trap 3: provider.aws.region

Providers are not referenced directly.

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A
var.environment
Correct syntax for variable.
B
local.example.value
Why wrong: Locals are referenced as `local.example`, not `local.example.value`.
C
module.example.arn
Why wrong: Module outputs are referenced as `module.example.*` but the structure is correct; however, the question asks for TWO, and D is actually valid if `arn` is an output. But typically module references are `module.example.output_name`. The question is ambiguous; but the typical correct answers are A and C. Given that D is also valid in some cases, but since we need exactly two, we choose A and C.
D
provider.aws.region
Why wrong: Providers are not referenced directly.
E
aws_instance.example.id
Correct syntax for resource attribute.

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Question 17mediummultiple choice

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You are managing a multi-environment Terraform configuration using separate workspaces for 'dev', 'staging', and 'prod'. Each workspace uses the same root module but different variable values stored in terraform.tfvars files per workspace. Your team reports that after a recent change to the root module, running `terraform plan` in the 'dev' workspace shows that it will destroy and recreate a critical RDS database instance, even though no changes were made to the database configuration. The state file for 'dev' is stored in a remote S3 backend with DynamoDB locking. You suspect the issue is related to how Terraform generates and reads configuration. What is the most likely cause?

Trap 1: The S3 backend is misconfigured, causing the 'dev' workspace to use…

Workspaces use separate state paths; misconfiguration would cause different symptoms.

Trap 2: The root module was changed to use a different Terraform provider…

Provider version changes may cause issues, but typically not force recreation of a resource unless the provider schema changed.

Trap 3: The DynamoDB lock is not being released after previous operations,…

State locking prevents corruption, not causes it.

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A
The S3 backend is misconfigured, causing the 'dev' workspace to use the 'prod' state file.
Why wrong: Workspaces use separate state paths; misconfiguration would cause different symptoms.
B
A new variable with a default value that forces recreation of the database was added to the root module, but the 'dev' workspace's tfvars file does not override it, so Terraform uses the default which differs from the current state.
This is a common issue: adding a variable with a default that differs from the existing attribute causes a plan to update in-place or recreate.
C
The root module was changed to use a different Terraform provider version that is incompatible with the existing state.
Why wrong: Provider version changes may cause issues, but typically not force recreation of a resource unless the provider schema changed.
D
The DynamoDB lock is not being released after previous operations, causing state corruption.
Why wrong: State locking prevents corruption, not causes it.

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Which three of the following are valid methods for reading, generating, or modifying Terraform configuration? (Choose three.)

Question 19mediummulti select

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Which four of the following are valid techniques for reading, generating, or modifying Terraform configuration? (Choose all that apply. There are four correct answers.)

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A team wants to use Terraform to provision infrastructure across multiple cloud providers. Which configuration approach best supports this goal?

An operator runs 'terraform plan' and sees that a resource will be replaced. They want to avoid destroying the resource, but still apply other changes. What should they do?

A Terraform configuration uses a module from the Terraform Registry. After updating the module version in the configuration, the operator runs 'terraform plan' but does not see the changes expected from the new version. What is the most likely cause?

A developer wants to conditionally create a resource based on a variable that is a boolean. Which syntax should they use?

An operator wants to pass output values from one Terraform configuration to another as input variables. Which approach is recommended?

A Terraform configuration includes a resource block with a 'lifecycle' block that has 'create_before_destroy = true'. During an apply, the create step succeeds but the destroy step fails. What is the resulting state?

A configuration uses variables defined in a 'variables.tf' file. The operator wants to override these variables for a specific run without modifying the file. Which method should they use?

Which TWO statements about Terraform provisioners are correct?

Which THREE statements about Terraform modules are correct?

Which of the following are valid ways to pass input variables to a Terraform configuration? (Select all that apply.)

Refer to the exhibit. A developer runs 'terraform plan' and receives the following error: 'Error: InvalidAMIID.NotFound: The image id '[ami-0c55b159cbfafe1f0]' does not exist'. What is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

What is the most likely cause of this error?

Exhibit

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Interact with Terraform modules practice questions

Use the core Terraform workflow practice questions

Implement and maintain state practice questions