GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
You need to store sensitive data in GCS. Which feature ensures data is encrypted at rest?
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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Default Encryption
All data in GCS is encrypted at rest by default using Google-managed keys.
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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Default Encryption
Why this is correct
GCS provides default encryption at rest for all stored objects.
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Identity and Access Management
Why it's wrong here
IAM is for access control, not encryption.
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Cloud DLP
Why it's wrong here
DLP is for data masking, not encryption.
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Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK)
Why it's wrong here
This is an option, but not the baseline behavior for encryption at rest.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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