When do changes invoked by terraform apply take effect?

The correct answer is B. Once the resource provider has fulfilled the request. Changes invoked by terraform apply take effect once the resource provider has fulfilled the request, not after Terraform has updated the state file or immediately. The state file is only a reflection of the real resources, not a source of truth.

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AAfter Terraform has updated the state file
BOnce the resource provider has fulfilled the request
CImmediately
DNone of the above are correct

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Changes invoked by terraform apply take effect once the resource provider has fulfilled the request, not after Terraform has updated the state file or immediately. The state file is only a reflection of the real resources, not a source of truth.

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