GWS-ADMIN User Accounts Domains And Directory Practice Question
What happens when you delete an Organizational Unit?
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 OU cannot be deleted until it is empty
Deleting an OU requires moving all users and sub-OUs out of it first.
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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Users inside are suspended
Why it's wrong here
Users are not automatically suspended.
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The OU cannot be deleted until it is empty
Why this is correct
Google prevents deletion of non-empty OUs.
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Users are deleted along with the OU
Why it's wrong here
Users remain active; you must manage them before deletion.
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Users inside are automatically moved to root
Why it's wrong here
You cannot delete an OU that contains users.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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