GWS-ADMIN Troubleshooting Practice Question
An organization uses a third-party gateway to route email. Users report that emails are being marked as spam frequently. Which DNS record should you investigate to ensure Google trusts the gateway?
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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SPF record
The SPF record must include the IP addresses or include mechanism for the third-party gateway to prevent spoofing flags.
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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DKIM record
Why it's wrong here
DKIM is for message integrity, not necessarily for white-listing gateway IP addresses.
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A record
Why it's wrong here
A records map hostnames to IP addresses and do not provide email authentication.
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SPF record
Why this is correct
An SPF record specifies which hosts are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain.
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MX record
Why it's wrong here
MX records determine mail routing, not message authentication or trust.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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