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Terraform Associate Exam - Question 122


A Terraform backend determines how Terraform loads state and stores updates when you execute ___________.

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Correct Answer: D

A Terraform backend determines how Terraform loads state and stores updates when you execute various commands, including apply, taint, and destroy. This is because the backend is responsible for managing the state of your infrastructure across multiple operations, ensuring consistency and efficient state handling. Thus, it covers all the mentioned commands and potentially more.

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amanpOption: D
Sep 5, 2022

D is right

dc_98Option: D
Sep 1, 2022

Thats when state is used so the backend should be looked at

imkhanOption: D
Oct 19, 2023

D. All of the above Explanation: A Terraform backend is responsible for managing the state of your infrastructure and how Terraform loads and stores updates for various operations, including apply, taint, and destroy, as well as other commands like plan, import, and more. The backend defines how and where the Terraform state is stored and retrieved, and it's used in various Terraform operations to ensure consistency and manage the state of your infrastructure.

bora4motionOption: D
Sep 2, 2022

D looks OK

Foram31Option: D
Jun 17, 2023

When you execute commands like terraform apply, terraform taint, or terraform destroy, Terraform needs to access and update the state file to perform the desired actions. The backend determines how Terraform interacts with the state file during these operations.

BennaniHaythemOption: A
Apr 17, 2023

Select Answer :A apply. The taint and destroy commands do not involve loading or storing state, but can interact with state data depending on how they are used.

Halimb
Sep 7, 2023

Upvoted by mistake; this is wrong. Correct answer is C.

harshit101Option: D
Sep 9, 2022

Selected Answer: D D is correct

Pinky0289Option: D
Sep 13, 2022

D is the answer

Ni33Option: D
May 9, 2023

D is correct

PikopoOption: D
Oct 2, 2023

D is right