3b Initialize a Terraform Working Directory TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · easy

   After running `terraform init`, a developer notices a new `.terraform` directory in the working directory. What is the primary purpose of this directory?

   • AIt stores the state file for the infrastructure.
   • BIt stores the logs from the init command.
   • CIt stores the downloaded provider plugins and installed modules.
   • DIt stores the configuration files for the project.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the .terraform.lock.hcl file?

   • ATo lock the versions of provider plugins used in the configuration.
   • BTo lock the modules to a specific version.
   • CTo lock the configuration files to prevent edits.
   • DTo lock the state file to prevent concurrent modifications.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Why is terraform init typically the first command executed in a Terraform workflow?

   • AIt generates an execution plan showing what resources will be created.
   • BIt creates the initial state file and applies the configuration for the first time.
   • CIt downloads provider plugins, installs modules, and configures the backend for state storage.
   • DIt validates the syntax of all configuration files and reports any errors.
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5. 24application · medium

   An organization is migrating from local state storage to an Azure Storage Account backend. The team has updated the `backend "azurerm"` block in the configuration. When they run `terraform plan`, it still uses the local state. What should they do?

   • ARun `terraform init` again to reconfigure the backend and migrate the state.
   • BRun `terraform apply` to force the backend change.
   • CDelete the `.terraform` directory and run `terraform plan`.
   • DRun `terraform state push` to manually upload the state file.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What does terraform init do with modules referenced in the configuration?

   • AIt applies the module's resources immediately.
   • BIt validates the module syntax and reports errors.
   • CIt removes unused modules from the configuration.
   • DIt downloads and installs them into the .terraform directory.
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