Deploying Cloud Infrastructure as Code GCSA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   In Terraform, what is the purpose of the state file?

   • AIt stores the credentials used to access the cloud provider.
   • BIt records the current state of the managed infrastructure and maps it to the configuration.
   • CIt contains the source code for the infrastructure modules.
   • DIt is used to store logs of all Terraform commands.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is configuration drift in the context of Infrastructure as Code?

   • AThe process of versioning IaC configuration files.
   • BThe intentional modification of infrastructure by an administrator.
   • CThe process of updating the IaC code to match the current infrastructure.
   • DThe difference between the desired state defined in IaC and the actual state of the infrastructure.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which stage in a CI/CD pipeline is most appropriate for validating the syntax of Infrastructure as Code templates?

   • ARollback stage
   • BTesting stage
   • CDeployment stage
   • DMonitoring stage
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5. 29expert · hard

   A DevOps team is building a CI/CD pipeline for Terraform. They want to test infrastructure changes in an isolated environment before production, but they are concerned about the cost of maintaining a full duplicate environment. They also want to ensure that the test environment does not affect production resources. What is the best approach?

   • AUse `terraform plan` only and skip testing
   • BUse a separate AWS account for testing and keep it running permanently
   • CUse Terraform workspaces to create a temporary test environment and destroy it after testing
   • DRun `terraform apply` directly in production and rely on rollback
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Why is logging important for Infrastructure as Code deployments?

   • AIt automatically optimizes the infrastructure for performance.
   • BIt provides a record of changes and actions for auditing and troubleshooting.
   • CIt ensures that the deployment is secure.
   • DIt replaces the need for version control.
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