terraform validate reports syntax check errors for which of the following?

The correct answer is D. None of the above. The terraform validate command is used to check for syntax errors and internal consistency within Terraform configurations, such as whether all required arguments are specified. It does not check for indentation styles, missing variable values (as variables might not be defined…

Submitted by rachelw· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

Question

terraform validate reports syntax check errors for which of the following?

Options

ACode contains tabs for indentation instead of spaces
BThere is a missing value for a variable
CThe state file does not match the current infrastructure
DNone of the above

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A
5% (1)
B
5% (1)
D
90% (18)

Explanation

The terraform validate command is used to check for syntax errors and internal consistency within Terraform configurations, such as whether all required arguments are specified. It does not check for indentation styles, missing variable values (as variables might not be defined at validation time), or state file consistency with the current infrastructure. Therefore, none of the provided options are correct in the context of what terraform validate reports.

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