GCP-ADP Data Pipeline Orchestration Practice Question
When configuring a Workflows execution, you want to ensure the workflow can be triggered by an HTTP POST request. Which feature allows this?
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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Executing the workflow via the REST API.
Workflows can be triggered via HTTP POST requests to the workflow execution API endpoint.
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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Executing the workflow via the REST API.
Why this is correct
The Workflows API endpoint accepts POST requests to trigger executions.
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Configuring a Cloud Scheduler job with an HTTP target.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Scheduler can trigger it, but the trigger itself is via the API.
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Enabling the 'HTTP Gateway' on the workflow itself.
Why it's wrong here
This feature does not exist.
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Creating a Service Account with 'Public Access'.
Why it's wrong here
Public access is not a valid security configuration for workflows.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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