Which command must you first run before performing further Terraform operations in a working directory?

The correct answer is D. terraform init. terraform init is the first command that should be run after writing a new Terraform configuration or cloning an existing one from version control. It initializes a working directory containing Terraform configuration files and downloads any required providers and modules. The ot

Submitted by tunde_lagos· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

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Which command must you first run before performing further Terraform operations in a working directory?

Options

Aterraform import
Bterraform workspace
Cterraform plan
Dterraform init

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A
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B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
88% (30)

Explanation

terraform init is the first command that should be run after writing a new Terraform configuration or cloning an existing one from version control. It initializes a working directory containing Terraform configuration files and downloads any required providers and modules. The other commands are used for different purposes, such as importing existing resources, switching between workspaces, generating execution plans, etc.

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