HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 40

How is the Terraform remote backend different than other state backends such as S3, Consul, etc.?

Answer options

• A. It can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure on premises or in Terraform Cloud
• B. It doesn't show the output of a terraform apply locally
• C. It is only available to paying customers
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Terraform remote backend provides the capability to run Terraform operations on dedicated infrastructure, either locally or through Terraform Cloud. Options B and C are incorrect as they do not specifically describe the unique functionalities of the remote backend compared to others; for instance, outputs can still be accessed in certain configurations.