HashiCorp TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-003 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

HashiCorp TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-003 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  What happens when a terraform apply command is executed?

  A. Creates the execution plan for the deployment of resources.
  B. Applies the changes required in the target infrastructure in order to reach the desired configuration.
  C. The backend is initialized and the working directory is prepped.
  D. Reconciles the state Terraform knows about with the real-world infrastructure.
  B. Applies the changes required in the target infrastructure in order to reach the desired configuration.

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  Explanation

  The terraform apply command is used to apply the changes required to reach the desired state of the configuration, or the pre-determined set of actions generated by a terraform plan execution plan. https://www.terraform.io/docs/commands/apply.html

• Question 272:

  What is the default backend for Terraform?

  A. consul
  B. gcs
  C. local
  D. etcd
  C. local

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  Explanation

  By default, Terraform uses the "local" backend, which is the normal behavior of Terraform you're used to. https://www.terraform.io/docs/backends/index.html

• Question 273:

  What is the result of the following terraform function call?

  A. hello
  B. what?
  C. goodbye
  B. what?

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  Explanation

  https://www.terraform.io/docs/configuration/functions/lookup.html

• Question 274:

  Which of the following statements best describes the Terraform list(...) type?

  A. a collection of values where each is identified by a string label.
  B. a sequence of values identified by consecutive whole numbers starting with zero.
  C. a collection of unique values that do not have any secondary identifiers or ordering.
  D. a collection of named attributes that each have their own type.
  B. a sequence of values identified by consecutive whole numbers starting with zero.

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  Explanation

  A terraform list is a sequence of values identified by consecutive whole numbers starting with zero. https://www.terraform.io/docs/configuration/types.html#structural-types

• Question 275:

  What Terraform command can be used to inspect the current state file?

  A. terraform inspect
  B. terraform read
  C. terraform show
  D. terraform state
  C. terraform show

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  Explanation

• Question 276:

  All modules published on the official Terraform Module Registry have been verified by HashiCorp.

  A. True
  B. False
  B. False

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  Explanation

  https://registry.terraform.io/

  Only modules considered "Verified Modules" are reviewed by Hashicorp, otherwise anyone can publish modules on the Terraform Registry.

  https://www.terraform.io/registry/modules/verified

  https://www.terraform.io/registry/modules/publish

• Question 277:

  What does terraform import allow you to do?

  A. Import a new Terraform module
  B. Use a state file to import infrastructure to the cloud
  C. Import provisioned infrastructure to your state file
  D. Import an existing state file to a new Terraform workspace
  C. Import provisioned infrastructure to your state file

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  Explanation

• Question 278:

  You've used Terraform to deploy a virtual machine and a database. You want to replace this virtual machine instance with an identical one without affecting the database. What is the best way to achieve this using Terraform?

  A. Use the Terraform taint command targeting the VMs then run Terraform plan and Terraform apply
  B. Delete the Terraform VM resources from your Terraform code then run Terraform plan and terraform apply
  C. Use the terraform apply command targeting the VM resources only
  D. Use the terraform state rm command to remove the VM from state file
  A. Use the Terraform taint command targeting the VMs then run Terraform plan and Terraform apply

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  Explanation

  The terraform taint command marks a resource as tainted, which means it will be destroyed and recreated on the next apply. This way, you can replace the VM instance without affecting the database or other resources.

  References: [Terraform Taint]

  https://www.terraform.io/cli/state/taint

• Question 279:

  Define the purpose of state in Terraform.

  A. State maps real world resources to your configuration and keeps track of metadata
  B. State lets you enforce resource configurations that relate to compliance policies
  C. State stores variables and lets you quickly reuse existing code
  D. State codifies the dependencies of related resources
  A. State maps real world resources to your configuration and keeps track of metadata

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  Explanation

  The purpose of state in Terraform is to keep track of the real-world resources managed by Terraform, mapping them to the configuration. The state file contains metadata about these resources, such as resource IDs and other important attributes, which Terraform uses to plan and manage infrastructure changes. The state enables Terraform to know what resources are managed by which configurations and helps in maintaining the desired state of the infrastructure.

  References: This role of state in Terraform is outlined in Terraform's official documentation, emphasizing its function in mapping configuration to real-world resources and storing vital metadata .

• Question 280:

  Which of the following is not a benefit of adopting infrastructure as code?

  A. Automation
  B. Versioning
  C. Reusability of code
  D. Interpolation
  D. Interpolation

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  Explanation

  Infrastructure as Code (IaC) provides several benefits, including the ability to version control infrastructure, reuse code, and automate infrastructure management. However, IaC is typically associated with declarative configuration files and

  does not inherently provide a graphical user interface (GUI). A GUI is a feature that may be provided by specific tools or platforms built on top of IaC principles but is not a direct benefit of IaC itself.

  References: The benefits of IaC can be verified from the official HashiCorp documentation on "What is Infrastructure as Code with Terraform?" provided by HashiCorp Developer.