When you initialize Terraform, where does it cache modules from the public Terraform Registry?

The correct answer is B. In the .terraform sub-directory. Terraform downloads modules and providers into the .terraform directory inside the working A (/tmp/) - Incorrect; modules are not stored temporarily. C (In memory) - Incorrect; modules persist on disk. D (Not cached) - Incorrect; Terraform does cache modules for efficiency.

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

Question

When you initialize Terraform, where does it cache modules from the public Terraform Registry?

Options

AIn the /tmp directory.
BIn the .terraform sub-directory.
CIn memory.
DThey are not cached.

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A
4% (2)
B
94% (46)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Terraform downloads modules and providers into the .terraform directory inside the working A (/tmp/) - Incorrect; modules are not stored temporarily. C (In memory) - Incorrect; modules persist on disk. D (Not cached) - Incorrect; Terraform does cache modules for efficiency.

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#terraform init#module caching#.terraform directory#public registry

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