Terraform providers are always installed from the Internet.

The correct answer is B. False. Terraform providers are not always installed from the Internet. There are other ways to install provider plugins, such as from a local mirror or cache, from a local filesystem directory, or from a network filesystem. These methods can be useful for offline or air-gapped…

Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Understand Terraform Providers

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Terraform providers are always installed from the Internet.

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ATrue
BFalse

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A
10% (4)
B
90% (35)

Explanation

Terraform providers are not always installed from the Internet. There are other ways to install provider plugins, such as from a local mirror or cache, from a local filesystem directory, or from a network filesystem. These methods can be useful for offline or air-gapped environments, or for customizing the installation process. You can configure the provider installation methods using the provider_installation block in the CLI configuration file.

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#Provider installation#Provider sources#Terraform Registry

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