terraform init creates an example main.tf file in the current directory.

The correct answer is B. False. terraform init does not create a main.tf file. It initializes the Terraform working directory, downloads provider plugins, and configures the Terraform does not generate an example configuration (main.tf); users must create it manually.

Submitted by akirajp· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

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terraform init creates an example main.tf file in the current directory.

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ATrue
BFalse

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terraform init does not create a main.tf file. It initializes the Terraform working directory, downloads provider plugins, and configures the Terraform does not generate an example configuration (main.tf); users must create it manually.

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