Terraform Associate 003 exam guide: format, objectives, cost, and a free practice quiz covering IaC concepts, the core workflow, state, modules, and HCP Terraform.
The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) validates your understanding of infrastructure as code with Terraform — the core workflow, state management, modules, and provider basics.
Terraform is the de facto standard for provisioning cloud infrastructure declaratively, so this cert is popular with DevOps, platform, and cloud engineers.
▶ Start the free Terraform Associate (003) practice quiz| Certification | HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | Terraform Associate (003) |
| Level | Associate |
| Format | Multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false |
| Questions | ~57 questions |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Passing score | ~70% (not officially published) |
| Cost (USD) | $70.50 |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Prerequisites | None (hands-on Terraform experience recommended) |
Exam details change over time — always confirm the current specifics on the official exam page before you book.
The official exam is organized into these domains. Our practice bank mirrors them so you can drill each area:
| Domain | Exam weight | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| IaC Concepts & Terraform Purpose | ~20% | 4 |
| Core Workflow | ~25% | 5 |
| State Management | ~20% | 5 |
| Configuration, Variables & Modules | ~20% | 5 |
| HCP Terraform & Providers | ~15% | 4 |
Practice the core workflow (init, plan, apply, destroy) and understand state — remote backends, locking, and why not to edit state by hand.
Know variables, outputs, modules, providers/version constraints, data sources, and HCP Terraform (remote runs, Sentinel policy).
The free quiz below covers all the exam objectives with explanations.
Our free Terraform Associate (003) practice quiz has 23 scenario-based questions covering every exam domain. Each question includes the correct answer, a plain-English explanation of why it is right (and why the alternatives are wrong), and a reference to the relevant topic — so you learn as you go, not just test yourself.
▶ Practice Terraform Associate (003) now — 23 questions, freeIt's approachable with real Terraform practice; it emphasizes concepts and the workflow more than memorization.
Two years currently. Confirm on HashiCorp's official page.
Around 57 questions in 60 minutes; HashiCorp doesn't officially publish the passing score (~70%).
Helpful but not required — the exam is about Terraform itself, not a specific cloud.