HashiCorp Exam TA-002-P Topic 8 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for HashiCorp's TA-002-P exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 8

What does state looking accomplish?

APrevent accidental Prevent accident deletion of the state file

BBlocks Terraform commands from modifying, the state file

CCopies the state file from memory to disk

DEncrypts any credentials stored within the state file
This is what state locking accomplishes, by preventing other users from modifying the state file while a Terraform operation is in progress. This prevents conflicts and data loss.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ilene at Feb 12, 2024, 03:02 AM

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Lashon

2 days ago

State locking prevents accidental deletion of the state file.

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Lai

24 days ago

Alright, let's do this! Hmm, I'd have to go with B as well. Locking that state file is crucial to avoid any data mishaps. Can't have the state file going rogue on us!

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Kati

25 days ago

Ah, state locking, the bane of every Terraform user's existence. But hey, at least it's better than accidentally deleting the entire state file, right? I'm going with B on this one.

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Roxanne

6 days ago

It's a small price to pay for the peace of mind it brings to Terraform projects.

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Mertie

7 days ago

I always make sure to use state locking to avoid any issues with the state file.

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Tabetha

8 days ago

It's a necessary evil to ensure consistency in infrastructure deployment.

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Bronwyn

9 days ago

Exactly, it's a safety measure to protect the integrity of the state file.

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Shala

10 days ago

Yes, it helps avoid conflicts when multiple users are working on the same infrastructure.

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Brittani

11 days ago

I agree, it's definitely important to prevent accidental changes.

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Marcelle

12 days ago

B) Blocks Terraform commands from modifying the state file

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Jose

26 days ago

Hmm, let me think about this. I'd say B is the correct answer - state locking blocks Terraform commands from modifying the state file while it's in use. Gotta keep that data safe, you know?

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Micheline

27 days ago

Oof, this question is a tricky one. I've had my fair share of state file issues in the past, and state locking is really important to prevent those pesky conflicts.

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