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TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 · Question #253
TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 Question #253: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Use environment variables to configure authentication credentials outside of your Terraform. Credentials should not be hardcoded in Terraform files. Best practice is to configure them via environment variables or secret managers.
Submitted by ngozi_ng· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State
Question
When you use a backend that requires authentication, it is best practice to:
Options
- ARun all Terraform commands on a shared server or container.
- BConfigure the authentication credentials in your Terraform configuration files, and store them in
- CUse environment variables to configure authentication credentials outside of your Terraform
- DNone of the above.
Explanation
Credentials should not be hardcoded in Terraform files. Best practice is to configure them via environment variables or secret managers.
Topics
#Authentication#Backend Configuration#Security Best Practices#Environment Variables
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