HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 112

What is a key benefit of the Terraform state file?

Answer options

• A. A state file can be used to schedule recurring infrastructure tasks
• B. A state file represents a source of truth for resources provisioned with a public cloud console
• C. A state file represents the desired state expressed by the Terraform code files
• D. A state file represents a source of truth for resources provisioned with Terraform

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Terraform state file acts as a reliable reference point for the resources that Terraform manages. Option A is incorrect as the state file does not handle scheduling tasks. Option B is not accurate since the state file specifically pertains to resources provisioned by Terraform, rather than a public cloud console. Option C is misleading because it refers to the desired state in the code, but the state file itself is about the actual state of resources.