HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam

The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification is designed for Cloud Engineers focusing on operations, IT, or development, possessing fundamental knowledge and skills related to HashiCorp Terraform. This individual comprehends the distinctions in functionality among Terraform Cloud, Terraform Enterprise, and Terraform Community.

Candidates for the exam must have basic knowledge of the terminal and a good understanding of on-premises and cloud architecture.

• Exam format: Online proctored, multiple-choice questions, and true or false questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Passing score: 70% or higher
• Language: English
• Cost: $70.50 USD (plus taxes)

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

• Topic 1: Understanding infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts
• Topic 2: Understanding the purpose of Terraform (vs other IaC)
• Topic 3: Understanding Terraform basics
• Topic 4: Using Terraform outside of the core workflow
• Topic 5: Learn about Interacting with Terraform modules
• Topic 6: Using the core Terraform workflow
• Topic 7: Implementing and maintaining state
• Topic 8: Understand about reading, generating, and modifying configuration
• Topic 9: Understanding Terraform Cloud capabilities

HashiCorp offers various resources to help you study:

• Terraform Associate Study Guide
• Terraform Associate Exam Review
• Official Terraform Documentation
• HashiCorp Learn

Yes, you can retake the exam after 18 months from your previous attempt. However, you will need to pay the exam fee again.

• Validates your basic Terraform skills
• Enhances your career prospects
• Strengthens your knowledge

Visit the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate page for detailed information: https://www.hashicorp.com/certification/terraform-associate