Simulate the real Google Professional Cloud Developer exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 9 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic PCD simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (120 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free PCD mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Google Professional Cloud Developer exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 9 official blueprint domains published by Google Cloud, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
PCD Domain Distribution
Manage a Solution that Can Span Multiple Database Systems
Deploy Scalable and Highly Available Databases in Google Cloud
Design Scalable and Highly Available Cloud Database Solutions
Migrate Data Solutions
Designing highly scalable, available, and reliable cloud-native applications
Building and testing applications
Deploying applications
Integrating Google Cloud services
Managing application performance monitoring
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 PCD exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your PCD study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the PCD practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the PCD mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
An e-commerce company uses Cloud SQL for MySQL for transactional data and BigQuery for analytics. They need to replicate order data from Cloud SQL to BigQuery in near real-time with minimal latency. Which Google Cloud service should they use?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
An engineer needs to create a Cloud SQL MySQL instance that can automatically failover to a standby in a different zone within the same region. Which configuration should be used?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A company is migrating an on-premises MySQL 8.0 OLTP application to Google Cloud. The application requires high availability with automatic failover and zero RPO. Which Google Cloud database and configuration should they use?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A company is migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service (DMS). They need to minimize downtime during the cutover. What should they do to achieve a zero-downtime cutover?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A company is designing a cloud-native application on Google Cloud that requires low-latency access to a global user base. The application serves static content and dynamic APIs. Which strategy best minimizes latency while maintaining high availability?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A company is developing a microservices application on Google Cloud. Each service is deployed as a Docker container on Cloud Run. The development team wants to ensure that inter-service communication is encrypted and authenticated. What is the best approach?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A team deploys a containerized web application on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) using a Deployment. They need to expose the application externally via a stable IP address and enable SSL termination. Which resource should they use?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Your application runs on Compute Engine and uses Cloud Pub/Sub to receive messages from a third-party service. Recently, the message delivery latency has increased significantly. The third-party reports no issues on their end. You notice that the Pub/Sub subscription's 'ackDeadlineSeconds' is set to 10. What is the most likely cause of the latency?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A company deploys a microservices application on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The operations team needs to monitor API latency between services. Which Google Cloud service should they use to trace requests across services?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
Answer all 9 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the PCD under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The PCD exam lasts 120 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most PCD distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
Google Cloud writes many PCD questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real PCD is a mental marathon lasting 120 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 120 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
60
On the real exam
Time limit
120 min
2 min per question
Passing score
720/1000
Scaled scoring
The PCD uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 720/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free PCD mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length PCD mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 720/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass PCD on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
No — all Courseiva questions are original, written by certified engineers against public Google Cloud exam blueprints. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your Google Cloud certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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