HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 27

When should you use the force-unlock command?

Answer options

• A. You see a status message that you cannot acquire the lock
• B. You have a high priority change
• C. Automatic unlocking failed
• D. You apply failed due to a state lock

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the force-unlock command is specifically designed to be used when automatic unlocking has not succeeded. The other options do not pertain directly to scenarios where the force-unlock command is necessary or appropriate.