Exam Terraform Associate topic 1 question 11 discussion

Sorry but here is asking which is NOT a key principle. I think the answer is B, golden Image

B is correct. Even if you're not sure, you can eliminate the others A - is a principle (think of the case when you store the state in an S3 bucket and it gets versioned) B - is NOT a principle (where in terraform documentation is mentioned anything related to images) C - it is a principle by definition of what terraform does D - is a principle as you use declarative language -> infrastructure describes itself

B. Golden images "Golden images" refers to a specific method of deployment where a pre-configured image of an operating system or application is stored and used as a base for all new deployments. This method is not a key principle of Infrastructure as Code, but it is a common method of deployment in traditional IT environments. Infrastructure as Code is based on the following key principles: A. Versioned infrastructure - The infrastructure is treated as code and is version controlled, allowing for auditing, rollback, and collaboration. C. Idempotence - The infrastructure is provisioned in a repeatable and predictable manner, making it possible to run the provisioning scripts multiple times without creating additional resources or causing changes to existing resources. D. Self-describing infrastructure - The code used to provision the infrastructure is human-readable and self-documented, making it easier to understand and maintain over time.

Golden images are not a key principle of infrastructure as code (IaC). Golden images refer to a pre-configured and standardized system image that contains all the necessary software and settings to run a particular application or service. While they are commonly used in traditional server management and virtualization, they are not inherently related to infrastructure as code.

Golden images are not a key principle of infrastructure as code (IaC). Instead, golden images are a concept related to traditional server provisioning and management.

I vote B because not only is a "golden image" not a key principle but, I would argue, in conflict with the idea behind IaC.

B. Golden images: While golden images are a common concept in traditional infrastructure management, they are not a key principle of infrastructure as code. IaC focuses on defining and managing infrastructure through code rather than relying on pre-configured images.

Answer:B B. Golden Images: While golden images (pre-configured images for server deployments) are used in infrastructure management, they are not considered a key principle of IaC. IaC focuses on defining infrastructure through code that can be versioned, reused, and managed as part of application development workflows. Relying solely on golden images does not fully embrace the dynamism and flexibility offered by IaC practices, as it leans more towards a traditional, immutable infrastructure approach.

B. Golden images Explanation: Golden images refer to pre-configured, machine images (such as VM snapshots) that contain all necessary software and configurations. While golden images are used in infrastructure provisioning, they are not a key principle of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially in Terraform.

B. Golden images Explanation: Golden images refer to pre-configured, machine images (such as VM snapshots) that contain all necessary software and configurations. While golden images are used in infrastructure provisioning, they are not a key principle of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially in Terraform.

The other 3 options can be associated with the principle.

Agree with B

B. Golden images

B Golden image

Golden image is not part of IaC. For more info see https://developer.hashicorp.com/well-architected-framework/operational-excellence/operational-excellence-tao

B is the only answer here that is not a key principle

agree B