- A
Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service for on-premises data
Why wrong: This service transfers data from other cloud providers or HTTP(S) locations, not on-premises directly.
- B
Direct peering with Google Cloud
Why wrong: Peering improves network but still bandwidth-limited; cannot transfer 100 TB in two weeks at 10 Mbps.
- C
Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance
Offline physical device for large data transfer.
- D
Partner edge appliance (e.g., from compatible partner)
Partner appliances can be used for offline transfer.
- E
Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service for inter-cloud transfer
Why wrong: This is for moving data between cloud storage, not from on-premises.
Question 225 of 997
CV0-004 Deployment Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of deployment. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An organization is moving 100 TB of archival data from on-premises to Google Cloud Storage. The network bandwidth is limited to 10 Mbps, and the migration must complete within two weeks. Which THREE methods should the team consider?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance
Option C is correct because the Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance is a physical device designed for offline transfer of large datasets (up to 100 TB) when network bandwidth is insufficient. With 10 Mbps bandwidth, transferring 100 TB would take approximately 926 days (100 TB * 1024 GB/TB * 8 bits/byte / 10 Mbps / 86400 seconds/day), far exceeding the two-week deadline. The appliance allows shipping the data directly to Google for ingestion, bypassing network constraints entirely.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service for on-premises data
Why it's wrong here
This service transfers data from other cloud providers or HTTP(S) locations, not on-premises directly.
- ✗
Direct peering with Google Cloud
Why it's wrong here
Peering improves network but still bandwidth-limited; cannot transfer 100 TB in two weeks at 10 Mbps.
- ✓
Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance
Why this is correct
Offline physical device for large data transfer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Partner edge appliance (e.g., from compatible partner)
Why this is correct
Partner appliances can be used for offline transfer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service for inter-cloud transfer
Why it's wrong here
This is for moving data between cloud storage, not from on-premises.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that cloud transfer services or network optimizations like peering can overcome severe bandwidth limitations, when in reality physical appliance-based solutions are required for large datasets over constrained links.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Data Transfer Appliance uses a ruggedized server with high-capacity storage (up to 100 TB per unit) that is shipped to the customer, who copies data locally via NFS or SMB, then returns it to Google for ingestion into Cloud Storage. This method is ideal for petabyte-scale migrations or when network bandwidth is below 100 Mbps, as it avoids the time and cost of long-haul transfers. For comparison, at 10 Mbps, transferring 100 TB would take over 900 days, while the appliance can complete the process in under two weeks including shipping time.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CV0-004 question test?
Deployment — This question tests Deployment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance — Option C is correct because the Google Cloud Data Transfer Appliance is a physical device designed for offline transfer of large datasets (up to 100 TB) when network bandwidth is insufficient. With 10 Mbps bandwidth, transferring 100 TB would take approximately 926 days (100 TB * 1024 GB/TB * 8 bits/byte / 10 Mbps / 86400 seconds/day), far exceeding the two-week deadline. The appliance allows shipping the data directly to Google for ingestion, bypassing network constraints entirely.
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