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TA-002-P · Question #25

Terraform requires the Go runtime as a prerequisite for installation.

The correct answer is B. False. Terraform is a statically compiled binary that does not require the Go runtime or any other runtime environment to be installed on the system to execute.

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Question

Terraform requires the Go runtime as a prerequisite for installation.

Options

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    12% (3)
  • B
    88% (22)

Why each option

Terraform is a statically compiled binary that does not require the Go runtime or any other runtime environment to be installed on the system to execute.

ATrue

Terraform users only need to download the appropriate executable for their operating system, without needing to install the Go runtime.

BFalseCorrect

Terraform is distributed as a single, self-contained binary, compiled from Go, that can be downloaded and run directly without any prerequisites like the Go runtime environment. Its compiled nature means all necessary components are bundled within the executable.

Concept tested: Terraform installation prerequisites

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

Topics

#installation#prerequisites#Go runtime#statically compiled binary

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