HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 77

Which backend does the Terraform CLI use by default?

Answer options

• A. Terraform Cloud
• B. Consul
• C. Remote
• D. Local

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Terraform CLI defaults to using the Local backend, which stores state files on the local filesystem. The other options represent different types of backends, but they are not the default; Terraform Cloud and Remote are used for remote state management, while Consul is a specific tool for service discovery and configuration.