HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 345

Which of the following is not an advantage of using infrastructure as code operations?

Answer options

• A. Self-service infrastructure deployment
• B. Troubleshoot via a Linux diff command
• C. Public cloud console configuration workflows
• D. Modify a count parameter to scale resources
• E. API driven workflows

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because public cloud console configuration workflows typically involve manual processes, which contradict the principles of infrastructure as code that prioritize automation and self-service. The other options highlight advantages of infrastructure as code, such as self-service deployment, troubleshooting, scaling, and API-driven workflows.