HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 236

It is _________ to change the Terraform backend from the default “local” backend to a different one after performing your first terraform apply.

Answer options

• A. mandatory
• B. optional
• C. impossible
• D. discouraged

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Changing the Terraform backend after your first terraform apply is considered optional; you can do it if needed. The other options are incorrect because it is not mandatory, it is possible to switch backends, and while it may not be the best practice, it is not explicitly discouraged.