You have to initialize a Terraform backend before it can be configured.

The correct answer is B. False. You can configure a backend in your Terraform code before initializing it. Initializing a backend will store the state file remotely and enable features like locking and workspaces.

Submitted by kevin_r· Apr 18, 2026Manage Terraform State

Question

You have to initialize a Terraform backend before it can be configured.

Options

ATrue
BFalse

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A
12% (4)
B
88% (29)

Explanation

You can configure a backend in your Terraform code before initializing it. Initializing a backend will store the state file remotely and enable features like locking and workspaces.

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#Terraform backend#terraform init#Backend configuration#State management

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