TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 · Question #262
Published modules via the Terraform Registry provide which of the following benefits? (Select four)
The correct answer is A. support versioning B. automatically generated documentation C. allow browsing version histories E. show examples and READMEs. Terraform Registry modules provide several benefits, including support for versioning, automatic documentation generation, browsing of version histories, and the inclusion of examples and READMEs.
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- Asupport versioning
- Bautomatically generated documentation
- Callow browsing version histories
- Dsupport from any code repo
- Eshow examples and READMEs
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A94% (34)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Terraform Registry modules provide several benefits, including support for versioning, automatic documentation generation, browsing of version histories, and the inclusion of examples and READMEs.
Modules published to the Terraform Registry leverage version control systems to support semantic versioning, allowing users to reliably pin to specific module versions and manage updates.
The Terraform Registry automatically parses the module's `README.md` file and its input/output variable definitions to generate structured, accessible documentation for users.
The Registry interface allows users to easily browse through the complete version history of a published module, aiding in understanding changes and selecting appropriate versions.
While Terraform modules can be sourced from various code repositories, the Terraform Registry specifically hosts modules that meet certain requirements, typically from VCS providers like GitHub, rather than arbitrarily supporting any code repository.
Published modules often include example configurations and comprehensive `README.md` files directly on their Registry page, providing clear guidance on how to use them.
Concept tested: Terraform Registry module benefits
Source: https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/cloud-docs/registry/publish-modules
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