HashiCorp Exam TA-002-P Topic 10 Question 81 Discussion

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Question #: 81
Topic #: 10

What is a key benefit of the Terraform state file?

AA state file can schedule recurring infrastructure tasks

BA state file is a source of truth for resources provisioned with Terraform

CA state file is a source of truth for resources provisioned with a public cloud console

DA state file is the desired state expressed by the Terraform code files
This is a key benefit of the Terraform state file, as it stores and tracks the metadata and attributes of the resources that are managed by Terraform, and allows Terraform to compare the current state with the desired state expressed by your configuration files.

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by Kayleigh at Apr 11, 2024, 01:17 PM

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Temeka

2 days ago

I think the key benefit of the Terraform state file is that it serves as a source of truth for resources provisioned with Terraform.

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Carma

24 days ago

You know, this question is really making me question my life choices. Maybe I should've just gone into basket weaving instead of this DevOps nonsense. At least I'd know how to make a decent basket by now.

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Jesse

25 days ago

You're right, Colby, it is a pretty important piece of the Terraform puzzle. Though I have to say, I'm a little relieved it's not one of those 'recurring infrastructure tasks' - that sounds like a lot of work!

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Colby

26 days ago

Hah, the 'brain' of Terraform, I like that! Though I guess that would make the Terraform code files the 'muscle', trying to bring the infrastructure to life. This whole thing is starting to sound like some kind of infrastructure superhero team.

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Lashon

26 days ago

Uhh, I'm pretty sure that's not what a state file is for, Nichelle. You might wanna re-read the Terraform docs, my dude. I'm going with option B - it just makes the most sense to me.

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Nichelle

27 days ago

You guys are all missing the point. A state file can totally schedule recurring infrastructure tasks, haven't you heard? That's option A, baby. I'm all about that automated infrastructure life.

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Tammara

27 days ago

Ah, that makes sense. So the state file is kind of like the 'brain' of Terraform, keeping track of everything so it can make sure the infrastructure matches what's defined in the code. Pretty handy, if you ask me.

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Micah

28 days ago

Ah, I see what you're getting at, Ling. But I think the key here is that the Terraform state file is the one true source of truth. That console is just for the plebs - us Terraform pros know where it's at.

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Alton

6 days ago

Without the state file, Terraform would be lost.

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Laurena

7 days ago

So true! The state file keeps everything in check.

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Lashunda

8 days ago

The console can show one thing, but the state file tells the real story.

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Nina

9 days ago

It's like the map that guides Terraform to the destination.

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Roselle

10 days ago

Exactly! The state file is what matters for Terraform.

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Minna

11 days ago

D) A state file is the desired state expressed by the Terraform code files

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Shanda

12 days ago

B) A state file is a source of truth for resources provisioned with Terraform

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Ling

1 months ago

Hold up, you really think option B is the answer? I'm not so sure about that. I mean, what about the public cloud console - that's gotta be a source of truth too, right? This question is making my head spin.

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An

1 months ago

Whoa, this state file question is a doozy! I've been studying Terraform like crazy, and I think option B is the way to go. That state file is the source of truth, man - it's like the holy grail of infrastructure management.

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