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HashiCorp Terraform-Associate-004 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | HashiCorp |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) |
| Exam Number: | Terraform-Associate-003 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 57-60 |
| Exam Price: | $70.50 USD |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam via PSI (remote) or at a PSI testing center |
| Pre Condition: | There are no prerequisites for this exam. However, candidates are recommended to have basic terminal skills and familiarity with on-premise or cloud architecture. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.hashicorp.com/certification/terraform-associate |
HashiCorp Terraform-Associate-004 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Understand Terraform Cloud and Enterprise capabilities | - Describe the benefits and differences of Terraform Cloud/Enterprise vs. Terraform CLI - Describe Terraform Cloud/Enterprise workspace and variable management - Describe how Terraform Cloud/Enterprise helps manage infrastructure - Describe how Terraform Cloud/Enterprise executes Terraform runs - Describe Terraform Cloud/Enterprise VCS integration and workflow |
| Use Terraform outside the core workflow | - Describe when to enable verbose logging and what the outcome/value is - Use `terraform state` to view Terraform state - Describe when to use `terraform import` to import existing infrastructure into Terraform state |
| Implement and maintain state | - Describe `terraform import` functionality and use cases - Handle backend and cloud integration authentication methods - Describe default local backend - Manage resource drift and Terraform state - Differentiate remote state back end options - Outline state locking - Describe `moved` block functionality - Describe backend block and cloud integration in configuration - Understand secret management in state files |
| Understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts | - Describe advantages of IaC patterns - Explain what IaC is |
| Understand Terraform basics | - Describe how Terraform finds and fetches providers - Describe plugin-based architecture - Install and version Terraform providers - Write Terraform configuration using multiple providers |
| Interact with Terraform modules | - Interact with module inputs and outputs - Contrast and use different module source options including the public Terraform Module Registry - Describe variable scope within modules and child modules - Set module version |
| Read, generate, and modify configuration | - Use `data` sources - Use Terraform built-in functions - Configure resource using `for_each` and `count` - Use `moved` blocks to refactor resources - Use variables and outputs - Describe HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) fundamental elements and syntax - Use resource addressing - Describe built-in dependency management (order of execution based) - Use dynamic blocks - Use conditional expressions |
| Understand the purpose of Terraform (vs other IaC) | - Explain multi-cloud and provider-agnostic benefits - Explain the benefits of state |
| Use the core Terraform workflow | - Initialize a Terraform working directory (`terraform init`) - Describe Terraform workflow (Write -> Plan -> Create) - Validate a Terraform configuration (`terraform validate`) - Apply formatting and style adjustments to a configuration (`terraform fmt`) - Destroy Terraform managed infrastructure (`terraform destroy`) - Generate and review an execution plan for Terraform (`terraform plan`) - Execute changes to infrastructure with Terraform (`terraform apply`) |
Terraform-Associate-004 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the Terraform-Associate-004 exam lead to?
The Terraform-Associate-004 exam is the official HashiCorp exam behind the Terraform Associate certification, validating the skills measured by the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004) (HCTA0-004) credential. It sits at the Associate level of the HashiCorp certification program. It also connects to 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 Terraform-Associate-004 exam, and how much time do I get?
The Terraform-Associate-004 exam contains 57-60 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 Terraform-Associate-004 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Terraform-Associate-004 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $70.50 USD. 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 385 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 Terraform-Associate-004 exam?
There are no prerequisites for this exam. However, candidates are recommended to have basic terminal skills and familiarity with on-premise or cloud architecture. Requirements can change when HashiCorp revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the Terraform-Associate-004 exam?
The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004) (HCTA0-004) exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Interact with Terraform modules
- Use Terraform outside the core workflow
- Implement and maintain state
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 (004) (HCTA0-004) Sample Questions:
Question #1
What is a key benefit of the Terraform state file?
A. A state file is a source of truth for resources provisioned with Terraform
B. A state file is a source of truth for resources provisioned with a public cloud console
C. A state file can schedule recurring infrastructure tasks
D. A state file is the desired state expressed by the Terraform code files
Question #2
Which type of information does the Terraform Registry provide about the modules it hosts?
A. All of these are provided
B. Outputs
C. Optional input variables and default values
D. Required input variables
Question #3
If a module declares a variable with a default, that variable must also be defined within the module.
A. True
B. False
Question #4
Select the command that doesn't cause Terraform to refresh its state.
A. Terraform state list
B. Terraform destroy
C. Terraform plan
D. Terraform apply
Question #5
Which of these are benefits of using Sentinel with HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud? (Pick the 3 correct responses)
A. You can enforce a list of approved AWS AMIs.
B. Sentinel Policies can be written in HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL).
C. Policy-as-code can enforce security best practices.
D. You can check out and check in cloud access keys.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: A | Question #2 Answer: A | Question #3 Answer: B | Question #4 Answer: A | Question #5 Answer: A,C,D |
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