Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 2 Question 117 Discussion

Actual exam question for HashiCorp's Terraform-Associate-003 exam
Question #: 117
Topic #: 2
It is best practice to store secret data in the same version control repository as your Terraform configuration.

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It is not a best practice to store secret data in the same version control repository as your Terraform configuration, as it could expose your sensitive information to unauthorized parties or compromise your security. You should use environment variables, vaults, or other mechanisms to store and provide secret data to Terraform.

by unknown69 at Mar 21, 2025, 04:59 PM

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unknown69
2025-03-21 16:59:12
It is generally considered insecure to store secret data, such as passwords, API keys, and other sensitive information, in the same version control repository as your Terraform configuration.
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