HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 185

Which of the following are advantages of using infrastructure as code (IaC) instead of provisioning with a graphical user interface (GUI)? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Secures your credentials
• B. Lets your version, reuse, and share infrastructure configuration
• C. Provisions the same resources at a lower cost
• D. Reduces risk of operator error
• E. Prevents manual modifications to your resources

Correct answer: B, D

Explanation

The correct options, B and D, highlight that IaC facilitates version control and reuse of configurations, which enhances efficiency and consistency. Additionally, it reduces the likelihood of errors made by operators during manual provisioning. Options A, C, and E do not accurately represent the primary benefits of IaC in comparison to GUI provisioning.