Before you can use a new backend or HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud integration, you must first execute terraform init.

The correct answer is A. True. The terraform init command is required before using a new backend or integrating with HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud. terraform init initializes the working directory and sets up the backend, downloading necessary provider plugins and modules. If the backend configuration…

Submitted by eva_at· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State

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Before you can use a new backend or HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud integration, you must first execute terraform init.

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ATrue
BFalse

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A
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Explanation

The terraform init command is required before using a new backend or integrating with HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud. terraform init initializes the working directory and sets up the backend, downloading necessary provider plugins and modules. If the backend configuration changes, Terraform will require re-initialization to apply those changes. Without running terraform init, Terraform will fail to use a new backend or remote Terraform Cloud workspace.

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