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TA-002-P · Question #300
TA-002-P Question #300: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: modify state. The terraform state command is used to modify state, with subcommands like mv, rm, and replace-provider enabling direct state manipulation.
Implement and maintain state
Question
Complete the following sentence: The terraform state command can be used to ____
Options
- Amodify state
- Bview state
- Crefresh state
- DThere is no such command
Explanation
The terraform state command is used to modify state, with subcommands like mv, rm, and replace-provider enabling direct state manipulation.
Common mistakes.
- B. While terraform state list and terraform state show can display state content, 'view state' understates the command's primary purpose, which is direct state modification.
- C. Refreshing state is performed with terraform refresh or terraform apply -refresh-only, not with the terraform state command.
- D. terraform state is a valid, well-documented, and widely used Terraform CLI command with multiple subcommands.
Concept tested. Terraform state command subcommands for state modification
Reference. https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/cli/commands/state
Topics
#terraform state#state management#CLI commands#state modification
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