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HashiCorp Terraform-Associate-004 Exam - Topic 8 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for HashiCorp's Terraform-Associate-004 exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 8

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When using a remote backend or terraform Cloud integration, where does Terraform save resource sate?

AIn an environment variable

BOn the disk

CIn the remote backend or Terraform Cloud

DIn memory

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Suggested Answer: C

This is where Terraform saves resource state when using a remote backend or Terraform Cloud integration, as it allows you to store and manage your state file in a remote location, such as a cloud storage service or Terraform Cloud's servers. This enables collaboration, security, and scalability for your Terraform infrastructure.

by Jess at Jan 24, 2026, 06:37 AM

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Alexis

2 months ago

Yeah, C is the best choice. It keeps everything centralized.

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Sherrell

2 months ago

I was torn between C and B, but C is definitely right.

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Earleen

2 months ago

Agreed! C makes sense for collaboration.

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Paris

3 months ago

I think it's C. The state is saved in the remote backend.

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Dion

3 months ago

Definitely not in an environment variable, that's for sure.

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Sean

4 months ago

I always thought it was in memory, this is new to me!

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Verda

4 months ago

Wait, I thought it was stored on disk?

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Jutta

5 months ago

Totally agree, option C is the right one!

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Britt

5 months ago

It's saved in the remote backend or Terraform Cloud.

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Casandra

5 months ago

I bet the person who wrote option A has never actually used Terraform before.

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Theodora

5 months ago

Storing state in an environment variable? What is this, amateur hour?

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Franchesca

5 months ago

C is the correct answer. I can't believe anyone would think Terraform stores state on the disk or in memory.

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Leanora

5 months ago

C is the only logical choice here. Storing state in memory or an environment variable doesn't make any sense.

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Joanne

6 months ago

Definitely C. Terraform wouldn't save state locally, that would defeat the purpose of a remote backend.

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Ma

6 months ago

C) In the remote backend or Terraform Cloud

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Sheldon

6 months ago

Yeah, I agree with C. The remote backend is where the state is managed, especially for team collaboration.

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Shawna

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought it could also be saved on disk, but that’s usually for local setups, right?

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Launa

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the answer was definitely C.

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Josephine

7 months ago

I think the state is saved in the remote backend or Terraform Cloud, but I'm not completely sure.

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Giovanna

7 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is C. Terraform is designed to store state remotely when using a backend integration, so that's where the state would be saved, not on the local disk or in memory.

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Louann

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Terraform has different ways of storing state, but I can't recall the specifics. I'll have to review my notes and try to reason through the options.

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Anika

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. When using a remote backend, Terraform saves the resource state in the remote backend, not on the local disk. So the answer has to be C.

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Lynette

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Terraform stores state somewhere, but I can't remember if it's on the disk or in a remote backend. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Vivienne

8 months ago

I think the answer is C, since Terraform is designed to store state remotely when using a backend or Terraform Cloud integration.

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Sharmaine

1 month ago

C is the right choice. Makes collaboration easier too!

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Oneida

2 months ago

Definitely C! It keeps everything centralized.

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Bernardine

2 months ago

I agree, it has to be C. Remote backends are meant for that.

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