HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 14

Which of the following is not a key principle of infrastructure as code?

Answer options

• A. Versioned infrastructure
• B. Golden images
• C. Idempotence
• D. Self-describing infrastructure

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as golden images refer to pre-configured virtual machine templates rather than a core principle of infrastructure as code. The other options—versioned infrastructure, idempotence, and self-describing infrastructure—are essential concepts that help manage and automate infrastructure effectively.