What does the command 'terraform state show' do?

The command 'terraform state show' is specifically designed to display the attributes of a single resource as recorded in the Terraform state file. This command allows users to inspect the current state of a particular resource, providing insights such as its configuration, metadata, and any output values that may be relevant.

By using 'terraform state show', you can target a specific resource by providing its address, which is the identifier used in the state file. This command is particularly useful for debugging or understanding the values associated with a resource after it has been managed and configured by Terraform.

The other options present various functionalities that Terraform commands can perform, but they do not accurately describe what 'terraform state show' does. For instance, displaying a list of all resources refers to a different command. Generating a new state file and removing a resource from the state file relate to other state management operations within Terraform but are not functions of the 'show' command. Thus, the choice that accurately describes the purpose of 'terraform state show' is indeed the one indicating it shows attributes of a single resource in the state file.