HashiCorp Infrastructure Automation TA-002-P

The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 94 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.

HashiCorp TA-002-P Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	HashiCorp
Exam Name:	HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (TA-002-P)
Exam Number:	TA-002-P
Exam Duration:	60 minutes
Related Certifications:	HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Professional HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate
Real Exam Qty:	57
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Price:	$70.50 USD + applicable taxes
Passing Score:	70%
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Scenario-based
Available Languages:	English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
Recommended Training:	HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Study Guide HashiCorp Learn: Terraform
Exam Registration:	PSI Exam Registration HashiCorp Official Certification Portal
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored (remote), delivered via PSI or Pearson VUE
Pre Condition:	No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6+ months of hands-on infrastructure experience, basic CLI knowledge, and cloud concepts
Official Syllabus URL:	https://developer.hashicorp.com/certifications/infrastructure-automation/terraform-associate-002

HashiCorp TA-002-P Exam Syllabus Topics:

TA-002-P Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the TA-002-P exam lead to?

The TA-002-P exam is the official HashiCorp exam behind the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification, validating the skills measured by the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate credential. It sits at the Associate level of the HashiCorp certification program. It also connects to HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Professional, HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate, HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the TA-002-P exam, and how much time do I get?

The TA-002-P exam contains 57 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the TA-002-P exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the TA-002-P exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $70.50 USD + applicable taxes. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 94 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the TA-002-P exam?

No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6+ months of hands-on infrastructure experience, basic CLI knowledge, and cloud concepts Requirements can change when HashiCorp revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the TA-002-P exam?

You can book the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam through the official registration channels below:

• HashiCorp Official Certification Portal
• PSI Exam Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored (remote), delivered via PSI or Pearson VUE. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the TA-002-P exam?

HashiCorp recommends the following training resources for the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam:

• HashiCorp Learn: Terraform
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Study Guide

Official courses build the foundation; the 94 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the TA-002-P practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free TA-002-P PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if HashiCorp revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the TA-002-P exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the TA-002-P exam?

The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:

• Use Terraform CLI — 15% of the exam
• Understand Terraform Basics — 20% of the exam
• Navigate Terraform Workflow — 15% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Sample Questions:

Question #1
The public Terraform Module Registry is free to use.

A. True
B. False

Question #2
Which method for sharing Terraform configurations fulfills the following criteria:
1. Keeps the configurations confidential within your organization
2. Support Terraform's semantic version constrains
3. Provides a browsable directory

A. Terraform Cloud private registry
B. Public Terraform module registry
C. Subfolder within a workspace
D. Generic git repository

Question #3
You modified your Terraform configuration and run Terraform plan to review the changes. Simultaneously, your teammate manually modified the infrastructure component you are working on. Since you already ran terraform plan locally, the execution plan for terraform apply will be the same.

A. True
B. False

Question #4
You want to know from which paths Terraform is loading providers referenced in your Terraform configuration (* files). You need to enable additional logging messages to find this out. Which of the following would achieve this?

A. Set the environment variable TF_LOG_PATH
B. Set the environment variable TF_log_TRACE
C. Set the environment variable TF_LOG_TRACE
D. Set verbose for each provider in your Terraform configuration

Question #5
Setting the TF_LOG environment variable to DEBUG causes debug messages to be logged into stdout.

A. True
B. False

Solutions: