A module can always refer to all variables declared in its parent module.

The correct answer is B. False. This is False. Terraform modules are encapsulated - a child module cannot directly access variables declared in its parent module. All data passed into a module must be explicitly provided as input variables when calling the module. This encapsulation is by design, ensuring modul

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A module can always refer to all variables declared in its parent module.

Options

ATrue
BFalse

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A
13% (4)
B
87% (27)

Explanation

This is False. Terraform modules are encapsulated - a child module cannot directly access variables declared in its parent module. All data passed into a module must be explicitly provided as input variables when calling the module. This encapsulation is by design, ensuring modules remain reusable and self-contained regardless of the context they are called from.

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#Terraform Modules#Module Inputs#Variable Scope#Module Communication

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