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TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 · Question #253
When you use a backend that requires authentication, it is best practice to:
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Submitted by ngozi_ng· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State
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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.
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#Authentication#Backend Configuration#Security Best Practices#Environment Variables