HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 193

What does terraform import do?

Answer options

• A. Imports existing resources into the state file
• B. Imports all infrastructure from a given cloud provider
• C. Imports a new Terraform module
• D. Imports clean copies of tainted resources
• E. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because terraform import is specifically designed to bring existing resources into the Terraform state file for management. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they describe actions that are not the purpose of terraform import, and E is also incorrect as A is a valid statement.