When should you run terraform init?

The correct answer is D. After you start coding a new terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time.. You should run terraform init after you start coding a new Terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time. This command will initialize the working directory by downloading the required providers and modules, creating the initial state file, and performing

Submitted by brentm· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

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When should you run terraform init?

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AEvery time you run terraform apply
BBefore you start coding a new Terraform project
CAfter you run terraform plan for the time in a new terraform project and before you run terraform
DAfter you start coding a new terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time.

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Explanation

You should run terraform init after you start coding a new Terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time. This command will initialize the working directory by downloading the required providers and modules, creating the initial state file, and performing other necessary

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#terraform init#CLI workflow#Initialization#Provider installation

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