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TA-002-P · Question #34
What does the default "local" Terraform backend store?
The correct answer is D. State file. The local backend stores state on the local filesystem, locks that state using system APIs, and performs operations locally.
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Question
What does the default "local" Terraform backend store?
Options
- Atfplan files
- BTerraform binary
- CProvider plugins
- DState file
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- D89% (34)
Explanation
The local backend stores state on the local filesystem, locks that state using system APIs, and performs operations locally.
Topics
#Terraform backend#Local backend#State file#Terraform state management
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