About this free TF-003 mock exam
Two free Terraform Associate (TF-003) exams, 30 questions each. Covers IaC workflow, state, modules, and lifecycle management. Every question is written in the scenario style of the real HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) exam, and the two 30-question sets are graded instantly with a detailed explanation for each answer.
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TF-003 — Frequently Asked Questions
Is this exam still called TF-003?
Not officially anymore — HashiCorp retired Terraform Associate 003 on 7 January 2026 and every exam booked since has been the renumbered 004 version. This page's domain breakdown and question bank below still reflect the 003-era structure while we finish updating them for 004; read cloudtechtrainings.com/blogs/terraform-associate-004-changes/ for exactly what changed between the two versions.
How many questions are on the real TF-003 exam?
The HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) exam has 57 questions and a 60-minute time limit. Questions include multiple choice, multiple select, and text match types. The passing score is approximately 70%. The exam is available at Pearson VUE testing centers and via online proctoring.
What is the passing score for the Terraform Associate exam?
The passing score is approximately 70%. HashiCorp uses a pass/fail model and does not publish a detailed scaled score. The exam is proctored and must be completed in one sitting.
What topics are most important for TF-003?
Focus on: the core workflow (init, plan, apply, destroy), Terraform state management (local vs remote, locking, backends), modules (source types, versioning, registry), variables and outputs (types, sensitive, precedence), and key commands (import, state mv, workspace, taint vs -replace). Understanding when to use count vs for_each is frequently tested.
How is this mock exam different from the real TF-003?
Our mock has 30 scenario-based questions per attempt (60 total across 2 exams) with a 60-minute timer. The real TF-003 has 57 questions. Our questions match TF-003 domain weightings and focus on the same practical decision-making scenarios tested on the actual certification.
What version of Terraform is TF-003 based on?
The TF-003 exam covers Terraform 1.x features including moved blocks (1.1+), validation blocks, preconditions/postconditions (1.2+), and import blocks (1.5+), as well as established fundamentals like workspaces, backends, modules, and the core workflow that apply across all Terraform 1.x versions.