HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 48

What does the default "local" Terraform backend store?

Answer options

• A. tfplan files
• B. Terraform binary
• C. Provider plugins
• D. State file

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the 'local' backend in Terraform is designed to store the state file on the local filesystem. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because the 'local' backend does not handle tfplan files, the Terraform binary, or provider plugins; these are managed separately.