HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 247

terraform validate uses provider APIs to verify your infrastructure settings.

Answer options

• A. True
• B. False

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because terraform validate does not use provider APIs; it simply checks the syntax and structure of your Terraform configuration files. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that provider APIs are involved in the validation process, which is not the case.