GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
You need to ensure that deleted files in GCS can be restored for 30 days. What should you configure?
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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Object Versioning
Object Versioning keeps versions of objects, and Lifecycle policies can delete older ones, but Object Versioning alone is the core feature here.
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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Cloud Storage bucket lock
Why it's wrong here
Bucket lock prevents deletion entirely.
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Object Versioning
Why this is correct
Object Versioning allows you to retrieve deleted files.
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Bucket Lifecycle policy
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle policies delete data; they don't protect it.
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IAM
Why it's wrong here
IAM is for permissions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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