What is terraform refresh-only intended to detect?

The correct answer is C. State file drift. The terraform refresh-only command is intended to detect state file drift. This command synchronizes the state file with the actual infrastructure, updating the state to reflect any changes that have occurred outside of Terraform.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State

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What is terraform refresh-only intended to detect?

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ATerraform configuration code changes
BCorrupt state files
CState file drift
DEmpty state files

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Explanation

The terraform refresh-only command is intended to detect state file drift. This command synchronizes the state file with the actual infrastructure, updating the state to reflect any changes that have occurred outside of Terraform.

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#terraform refresh-only#state file drift#state management#Terraform CLI

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