HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 279

A Terraform backend determines how Terraform loads state and stores updates when you execute ___________.

Answer options

• A. apply
• B. taint
• C. destroy
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Terraform backend is responsible for managing the state across all operations, including apply, taint, and destroy. Options A, B, and C are specific commands that utilize the backend, but do not encompass the full scope of its functionality.