HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 209

How is the Terraform cloud integration differ from other state backends such as S3, Consul, etc.?

Answer options

• A. It can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure in Terraform Cloud
• B. It doesn't show the output of a terraform apply locally
• C. It is only available to paying customers
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Terraform Cloud specifically provides dedicated infrastructure to run Terraform operations, which is not a feature of other backends like S3 or Consul. Option B is incorrect as Terraform can show output locally depending on the configuration, and option C is misleading since while there are premium features for paying customers, the basic functionality may still be available to free users. Option D is therefore incorrect as not all statements are true.