GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
Which THREE features or tools in Google Workspace can be used to monitor and investigate suspicious sign-in activity or security anomalies? (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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Security Center > Investigation Tool
Suspicious activity can be tracked using Audit logs, the Security Center Investigation Tool, and Alert Center.
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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Apps > Google Workspace > Drive sharing settings
Why it's wrong here
Drive sharing settings govern external file collaboration policies, not sign-in monitoring.
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Security Center > Investigation Tool
Why this is correct
The Investigation Tool allows administrators to query logs, devices, and user activities to remediate threats.
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Alert Center
Why this is correct
Alert Center aggregates high-priority security notifications and alerts across Google Workspace.
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Directory > Users > Bulk update via CSV
Why it's wrong here
CSV bulk upload is used for user provisioning, not security investigations.
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Reporting > Audit > Log events (e.g., Login, Admin, SAML)
Why this is correct
Audit log events track granular sign-in and administrative actions for investigation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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