GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
You need to create a custom administrator role that allows a security analyst to use the Security Center Investigation Tool, view audit logs, and manage alerts, but prevents them from modifying user passwords or organizational unit structures. Which exact set of privileges should you assign?
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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Select privileges from Security Center (Investigation Tool, Alerts) and Reporting (Audit logs), while leaving User Management and OU privileges unchecked.
Building a custom role requires selecting precise privileges from the Security Center and Reporting privilege categories.
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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Grant 'Super Admin' privileges and restrict access using Context-Aware Access.
Why it's wrong here
Super Admin privileges bypass Context-Aware Access restrictions for admin functions, making this insecure.
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Select privileges from Security Center (Investigation Tool, Alerts) and Reporting (Audit logs), while leaving User Management and OU privileges unchecked.
Why this is correct
Selecting only specific monitoring and investigation privileges grants the desired visibility without granting destructive user management or structural modification rights.
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Assign the 'Helpdesk Admin' role combined with 'Security Center Reader'.
Why it's wrong here
Helpdesk Admin includes password reset capabilities, which violates the requirement to prevent password modifications.
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Assign the built-in 'Security Admin' role and remove user management privileges via override.
Why it's wrong here
Built-in roles cannot be modified or overridden directly; you must create a custom role instead.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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