GCP-ADP Data Management Practice Question
What happens if you delete a Dataplex Lake?
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
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The lake is deleted, but the underlying assets remain
Deleting a Lake removes the logical grouping but does not delete the underlying data assets (like BigQuery datasets or GCS buckets).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The data is moved to a 'trash' bucket
Why it's wrong here
No such automated movement occurs.
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The lake is deleted, but the underlying assets remain
Why this is correct
The lake is just a logical view; the storage remains intact.
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Access to the assets is granted to all users
Why it's wrong here
Access controls remain unchanged.
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All underlying data assets are deleted
Why it's wrong here
Deleting the lake does not destroy the physical data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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