HashiCorp Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 3 Question 30 Discussion

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Question #: 30
Topic #: 3

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Which of these actions are forbidden when the Terraform state file is locked? (Pick the 3 correct responses)

Aterraform apply

Bterraform state list

Cterraform destroy

Dterraform fmt

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

When the state file is locked, operations that modify or depend on the state (like terraform apply, terraform destroy, and terraform state list) are blocked. terraform fmt only formats the configuration files and does not interact with the state, so it is allowed.

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Terraform State Locking

by Cristina at Dec 09, 2024, 12:28 AM

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Elliot

5 days ago

Definitely can't do terraform apply when it's locked.

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Kristin

11 days ago

I'm pretty certain that both terraform apply and terraform destroy are forbidden, but I need to double-check on terraform state list.

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Tarra

16 days ago

I feel like terraform fmt might be okay since it’s just formatting, but I can't recall if it gets affected by the lock.

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Sarah

22 days ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think terraform destroy is also not allowed when the state file is locked.

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Rashida

28 days ago

I think terraform apply is definitely forbidden when the state file is locked, but I'm not sure about terraform state list.

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Floyd

28 days ago

Alright, I've got a strategy here. I'll start by eliminating the obvious ones - `terraform apply` and `terraform destroy` are clearly state-modifying commands, so they're likely forbidden. Then I'll think about the other options and try to reason out which ones might be allowed or not allowed when the state file is locked.

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Laticia

28 days ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know that the state file is important for managing infrastructure, but I'm not sure exactly what it means for the state file to be "locked." I'll have to review my notes on state file management before answering this.

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Lashunda

28 days ago

Okay, let's see here. I know that `terraform apply` and `terraform destroy` are both state-modifying commands, so those are probably off-limits. But I'm not sure about the others - I'll have to think this through.

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Ligia

1 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about which Terraform commands are likely to be forbidden when the state file is locked.

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Cora

10 months ago

Seriously, who keeps locking the state file? I'm just trying to do my job here. *sigh* Anyway, A, C, and D seem like the right answers.

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Elvera

9 months ago

We should be careful with those actions when the state file is locked.

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Lemuel

9 months ago

Yes, A, C, and D are the actions forbidden when the state file is locked.

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Anna

9 months ago

I know, it's frustrating when the state file is locked.

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Alyce

10 months ago

This question is a real Terraform trap! I'd say A, C, and D are the winners. Can't mess with the state when it's on lockdown.

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Nida

10 months ago

Ah, the old locked state file trick. I bet the devs just want to make sure we don't accidentally delete the production environment. No pressure, though!

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