When should you write Terraform configuration files for existing infrastructure that you want to start managing with Terraform?

The correct answer is C. Before you run terraform Import. You need to write Terraform configuration files for the existing infrastructure that you want to import into Terraform, otherwise Terraform will not know how to manage it. The configuration files should match the type and name of the resources that you want to import.

Submitted by tyler.j· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

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When should you write Terraform configuration files for existing infrastructure that you want to start managing with Terraform?

Options

AYou can import infrastructure without corresponding Terraform code
BTerraform will generate the corresponding configuration files for you
CBefore you run terraform Import
DAfter you run terraform import

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Explanation

You need to write Terraform configuration files for the existing infrastructure that you want to import into Terraform, otherwise Terraform will not know how to manage it. The configuration files should match the type and name of the resources that you want to import.

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