HashiCorp Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 7 Question 10 Discussion

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Question #: 10
Topic #: 7

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When should you run terraform init?

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 apply

DAfter you start coding a new terraform project and before you run terraform plan for the first time.

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Suggested Answer: D

You should runterraform initafter you start coding a new Terraform project and before you runterraform planfor 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 tasks.Reference= : Initialize a Terraform Project

by Solange at Apr 08, 2024, 07:56 AM

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Malcom

1 days ago

Candidate 2: I agree with Candidate 1, initializing after planning makes sense.

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Annelle

2 days ago

Candidate 1: I think the answer is C because you need to initialize the Terraform project after planning but before applying.

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Billi

24 days ago

Good point, Rodolfo. I was leaning towards B as well, but you make a valid argument for D. It really depends on the context of the project.

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Sherron

24 days ago

Haha, I love how they try to trick us with all these options. B is clearly the right answer here.

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Frank

6 days ago

No problem!

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Malcolm

7 days ago

Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying.

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Deane

8 days ago

Actually, it's B) Before you start coding a new Terraform project.

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Linwood

9 days ago

I think it's C) After you run terraform plan for the time in a new terraform project and before you run terraform apply

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Estrella

10 days ago

Yes, because you need to initialize the project before you start coding.

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Delpha

11 days ago

Are you sure about that?

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Carin

12 days ago

B) Before you start coding a new Terraform project

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Rodolfo

25 days ago

I'm not so sure. What if you've already started coding and then realize you need to initialize the directory? Wouldn't option D be the correct answer in that case?

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Nikita

26 days ago

I was considering C, but I think B is the better choice. You want to get the initialization out of the way before you start planning and applying your infrastructure.

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Noel

26 days ago

I agree with Wei. Running 'terraform init' before you start coding a new project is the best practice. It sets up the Terraform working directory and downloads the necessary providers. Running it later could cause issues.

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Wei

27 days ago

Hmm, this question seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is B - 'Before you start coding a new Terraform project'. That's when you need to initialize the Terraform working directory, right?

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Sylvia

27 days ago

Definitely B. Running init before you start coding ensures that all the required components are in place and ready to go.

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Melissia

28 days ago

I was a bit confused by the options at first, but I think B makes the most sense. You need to run init before you even start writing your Terraform code.

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Mila

1 months ago

I agree with Bettyann. Terraform init is the first step you should take when starting a new project. It initializes the working directory and downloads the necessary provider plugins.

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Bettyann

1 months ago

This is a pretty straightforward question about when to run terraform init. I think the correct answer is B) Before you start coding a new Terraform project.

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