Exam Terraform Associate topic 1 question 244 discussion

you declare your desired config and then Terraform performs a sequence of API calls to your cloud provider. It's not a script with CLI commands.

I select C because B can use rest requests stored in different files an thoses requests could be inadequate pulled together, in C the cli commands are stored in a script so this confirme that they have been tested together

it works over REST API

I'd argue that both B & C could be correct but I'd go with C on an exam.

C. A script that contains a series of public cloud CLI commands: This is correct. A script (e.g., using Bash, PowerShell, or another scripting language) that automates the provisioning of resources aligns with the principles of IaC. It is automated, repeatable, and can be version-controlled. Atte ChatGPT 4o

C is correct. It is the only option that persists the commands being run so that they can be re-used again later. All other options will need to be manually executed again if you wanted to recreate the infra config.

B is correct. For Azure Cloud, you provide an API version of a resource you are going to deploy.

Selected Answer: C The concept of infrastructure as code (IaC) is to define and manage infrastructure using code, rather than manual processes or GUI tools. A script that contains a series of public cloud CLI commands is an example of IaC, because it uses code to provision resources into a public cloud. The other options are not examples of IaC, because they involve manual or interactive actions, such as running curl commands, sending REST requests, or entering commands into a console.Reference= [Introduction to Infrastructure as Code with Terraform] and [Infrastructure as Code]

Correct Answer is B. Hashicorp Documentation Says it's not Step C, so it must be B. IaC Makes Infrastructure More Reliable IaC makes changes idempotent, consistent, repeatable, and predictable. Without IaC, scaling up infrastructure to meet increased demand may require an operator to remotely connect to each machine and then manually provision and configure many servers by executing a series of commands/scripts. https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/infrastructure-as-code-in-a-private-or-public-cloud

The method that demonstrates the concept of infrastructure as code when provisioning resources in a public cloud is: C. A script that contains a series of public cloud CLI commands Infrastructure as code (IaC) involves defining and provisioning infrastructure resources using code and scripts. In this case, using a script with CLI commands allows you to automate the provisioning process and manage infrastructure configurations programmatically. It provides the benefits of version control, repeatability, and automation, which are core principles of IaC.

B is correct in my opinion

C. A script that contains a series of public cloud CLI commands

The correct answer is C. The idea behind Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is to write and execute code to define, deploy, and update infrastructure. If that infrastructure code is written in a high-level language, then it can be version controlled and audited, which has benefits for traditional software development practices, such as code review, continuous integration, and automated testing. Option C, where a script contains a series of public cloud CLI commands, best fits this concept. This script can be version controlled, reviewed, and executed consistently across environments, adhering to the principles of IaC. The other options are manual methods that do not adhere to the principles of IaC. They do not support versioning or auditing, are error-prone, and can't ensure consistency across multiple deployments.

I would answer C because script is a code in a file ( like bash script) that can be executed multiple times. It can be pushed to a source control repo and can be versioned. Calling commands directly whether they are through CLI, APIs or through Console cannot be repeated like a script.

B makes more sense

Doesn't B make more sense?

C. A script that contains a series of public cloud CLI commands