What does the default "local" Terraform backend store?

The correct answer is B. State file. The default "local" Terraform backend stores the state file in a local file named terraform.tfstate, which can be used to track and manage the state of your infrastructure.

Submitted by mike_84· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State

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What does the default "local" Terraform backend store?

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Atfplan files
BState file
CProvider plugins
DTerraform binary

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Explanation

The default "local" Terraform backend stores the state file in a local file named terraform.tfstate, which can be used to track and manage the state of your infrastructure.

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