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TA-002-P · Question #150

Terraform works well in Windows but a Windows server is required.

The correct answer is A. False. Terraform is cross-platform and runs on standard Windows, Linux, and macOS - it does not require Windows Server.

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Question

Terraform works well in Windows but a Windows server is required.

Options

  • AFalse
  • BTrue

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    94% (15)
  • B
    6% (1)

Why each option

Terraform is cross-platform and runs on standard Windows, Linux, and macOS - it does not require Windows Server.

AFalseCorrect

The statement is False because Terraform is distributed as a pre-compiled binary that runs on any supported operating system including standard Windows desktop editions. There is no requirement for Windows Server specifically, as Terraform is designed to be OS-agnostic.

BTrue

Marking True would incorrectly assert that Terraform requires Windows Server, when in fact it runs on Linux, macOS, and standard Windows client editions without any server OS dependency.

Concept tested: Terraform cross-platform support and OS requirements

Source: https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/install

Topics

#Terraform compatibility#Operating systems#Windows#System requirements

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