GWS-ADMIN Troubleshooting Practice Question
A user claims they cannot share a file with an external partner. What is the most likely cause within the Admin console?
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 Drive sharing settings for the user's OU restrict external sharing.
Sharing settings in Drive and Docs are controlled at the Organizational Unit (OU) level, which can restrict external sharing.
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 Drive sharing settings for the user's OU restrict external sharing.
Why this is correct
Administrators often configure sharing policies to prevent users from sharing outside the organization.
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The user's password has expired.
Why it's wrong here
Password expiration prevents login, not specific file sharing permissions.
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The storage quota for the domain is full.
Why it's wrong here
A full quota prevents new uploads, not the sharing of existing files.
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The partner does not have a Google account.
Why it's wrong here
Google Drive allows sharing with non-Google account users via visitor sharing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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