Which service allows for serverless SQL queries on large datasets?
ABigQuery
BCloud Spanner
CCloud SQL
DFirestore
Explanation
BigQuery is designed for serverless analytics on large volumes of data. The other options are either not serverless or focus on relational or NoSQL databases.
Q182
A company needs to store sensitive data securely. Which Google Cloud product should they use?
ACloud Storage
BCloud Firestore
CCloud Key Management
Explanation
Cloud Key Management enables secure storage and management of cryptographic keys. The other options do not specifically focus on securing sensitive data cryptographically.
Q183
What happens when you set a CI/CD pipeline to a retry strategy with an exponential backoff for step failures?
AFails immediately after the first attempt
BRetries failed steps with increasing intervals
CJoins failed step logs for analysis
DStops the entire pipeline indefinitely
Explanation
Exponential backoff retries increase wait time between attempts. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the retry strategy behavior.
Q184
Which service is best for processing streaming data?
ACloud Pub/Sub
BCloud SQL
CCloud Storage
DCloud Datastore
Explanation
Cloud Pub/Sub is designed for message-oriented middleware, enabling real-time data processing, while the other options cater to different data workflows.
Q185
A company needs to ensure low-latency access to its data for every query. Which Database service should they choose?
ABigQuery
BCloud Firestore
CCloud Spanner
DCloud Dataflow
Explanation
Cloud Spanner is designed for low-latency, scalable global applications, while the others do not guarantee low-latency access in the same way.
Q186
You are configuring IAM policies, which of the following ensures maximum privileges are not accidentally granted?
AGrant roles to users directly
BUse least privilege principle
CAssign full access roles
DShare account credentials
Explanation
Using the least privilege principle minimizes excessive permissions, while the other options can lead to security risks.
Q187
Which service is used for data warehousing in Google Cloud?
ABigQuery
BCloud SQL
CCloud Pub/Sub
DCloud Storage
Explanation
BigQuery is specifically designed for data warehousing, while other options serve different purposes.
Q188
A company needs to analyze a large dataset in real-time. What Google Cloud solution should they use?
ACloud Dataflow
BCloud Storage
CCloud Functions
DCloud Spanner
Explanation
Cloud Dataflow enables real-time data processing and analytics, while the others are not tailored for that specific need.
Q189
You are configuring IAM roles for a project. What happens if you assign a user a role that grants more permissions than necessary?
AIncreased security risk
BPermissions will be ignored
CUser access denied
DResources become inaccessible
Explanation
Giving excess permissions can heighten security risks, while the other options do not accurately describe the effect of over-permissioning.
Q190
Which service allows you to create and manage data pipelines in Google Cloud?
ACloud Dataflow
BBigQuery
CCloud Functions
DFirebase
Explanation
Cloud Dataflow is specifically designed for creating and managing data pipelines, whereas other services serve different purposes.