What is modified when executing Terraform in refresh-only mode?

The correct answer is C. Your state file. In refresh-only mode (terraform apply -refresh-only), Terraform updates the state file to match the actual infrastructure without modifying resources. A (Terraform configuration) - Not modified in refresh-only mode. B (Terraform plan) - Plan is generated but not modified. D…

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AYour Terraform configuration.
BYour Terraform plan.
CYour state file.
DYour cloud infrastructure.

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A
4% (1)
B
4% (1)
C
83% (19)
D
9% (2)

Explanation

In refresh-only mode (terraform apply -refresh-only), Terraform updates the state file to match the actual infrastructure without modifying resources. A (Terraform configuration) - Not modified in refresh-only mode. B (Terraform plan) - Plan is generated but not modified. D (Cloud infrastructure) - Not modified in refresh-only mode.

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#refresh-only mode#state file#plan modes#drift detection

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