Which backend does the Terraform CU use by default?

The correct answer is E. Local. This is the backend that the Terraform CLI uses by default, unless you specify a different backend in your configuration. The local 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 manish99· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State

Question

Which backend does the Terraform CU use by default?

Options

ADepends on the cloud provider configured
BHTTP
CRemote
DTerraform Cloud
ELocal

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(49 responses)

A
6% (3)
B
4% (2)
D
2% (1)
E
88% (43)

Explanation

This is the backend that the Terraform CLI uses by default, unless you specify a different backend in your configuration. The local 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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#Terraform backend#Local state#Default configuration#State management

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