HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 71

What is terraform refresh intended to detect?

Answer options

• A. Terraform configuration code changes
• B. Empty state files
• C. State file drift
• D. Corrupt state files

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The terraform refresh command is designed to update the state file with the real infrastructure status, which helps in identifying state file drift, making option C correct. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe what terraform refresh detects, as it does not focus on configuration changes, empty states, or corruption issues.