HashiCorp Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 3 Question 31 Discussion

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Question #: 31
Topic #: 3

You want to use API tokens and other secrets within your team's Terraform workspaces. Where does HashiCorp recommend you store these sensitive values? (Pick the 3 correct responses)

AIn an HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud variable, with the sensitive option checked.

BIn HashiCorp Vault.

CIn a terraform.tfvars file, securely managed and shared with your team.

DIn a terraform.tfvars file, checked into your version control system.

EIn a plaintext document on a shared drive.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

Sensitive values such as API tokens should be stored in a secure way, either in Terraform Cloud variables marked as sensitive or in HashiCorp Vault. Storing secrets in version control systems or plaintext files is not recommended.

References:

Terraform Cloud Environment Variables

by Rocco at Jan 13, 2025, 11:31 PM

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Kathrine

1 days ago

I also think using HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud variables with the sensitive option checked is a good option.

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Hortencia

8 days ago

I agree with Teri, storing sensitive values in a secure vault is the best practice.

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Teri

12 days ago

I think we should store them in HashiCorp Vault.

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