TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 · Question #33
TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-004 Question #33: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: It can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure in Terraform Cloud. When Terraform Cloud is used as a backend, it does more than just store state remotely - it also executes Terraform runs (plan and apply) on dedicated remote infrastructure within Terraform Cloud. Other backends like S3 or Consul only store state; the actual Terraform execution s
Question
How does the Terraform cloud integration differ from other state backends such as S3, Consul,etc?
Options
- AIt can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure in Terraform Cloud
- BIt doesn't show the output of a terraform apply locally
- CIt is only arable lo paying customers
- DAll of the above
Explanation
When Terraform Cloud is used as a backend, it does more than just store state remotely - it also executes Terraform runs (plan and apply) on dedicated remote infrastructure within Terraform Cloud. Other backends like S3 or Consul only store state; the actual Terraform execution still happens on the local machine. Option B is partially true (output is streamed back but runs remotely), but it is not the key differentiator. Option C is incorrect because Terraform Cloud has a free tier. Therefore, option A best and uniquely describes the distinction.
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