GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
Which THREE actions should you take to secure your Google Workspace environment against unauthorized admin access? (Choose three)
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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Enable 'Admin console sign-in restriction' to trusted IPs.
Securing admin accounts involves multi-factor authentication, monitoring, and limiting the scope of privileges.
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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Enable 'Admin console sign-in restriction' to trusted IPs.
Why this is correct
Limiting admin access by network location is a best practice.
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Require a password change every 30 days for all users.
Why it's wrong here
Frequent password rotation is no longer recommended by Google as a security best practice.
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Configure Audit and Investigation logs to alert on unusual admin activity.
Why this is correct
Monitoring is essential for detecting unauthorized activity.
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Require Security Keys for all Super Admin accounts.
Why this is correct
Hardware security keys are the strongest form of 2SV.
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Disable all non-Google apps in the Marketplace.
Why it's wrong here
This is a best practice for apps, not specifically for securing admin access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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