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TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-003 · Question #38
Terraform variable names are saved in the state file.
The correct answer is B. False. Terraform variable names are not saved in the state file, only their values are. The state file only stores the attributes of the resources and data sources that are managed by Terraform, not the variables that are used to configure them.
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Question
Terraform variable names are saved in the state file.
Options
- ATrue
- BFalse
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A16% (4)
- B84% (21)
Explanation
Terraform variable names are not saved in the state file, only their values are. The state file only stores the attributes of the resources and data sources that are managed by Terraform, not the variables that are used to configure them.
Topics
#state file#variable storage#terraform state#sensitive values
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