HashiCorp
Scoring Guide
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociatePassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the TA-003 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
70%
You need to score at least 70% to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam format
Passing Score
70%
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
57
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
60 min
To complete the exam
Domains
7
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 7 domains
Domain 1Understand Infrastructure as Code Concepts
15%
~9 questions
Domain 2Understand Terraform's Purpose
10%
~6 questions
Domain 3Understand Terraform Basics
20%
~11 questions
Domain 4Use the Terraform CLI
15%
~9 questions
Domain 5Interact with Terraform Modules
15%
~9 questions
Domain 6Navigate Terraform Workflow
15%
~9 questions
Domain 7Implement and Maintain State
10%
~6 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
More Resources