GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
Which GCS storage class is most cost-effective for data accessed only once per year?
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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Archive
Archive storage is designed for data that is rarely accessed (once a year or less).
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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Standard
Why it's wrong here
Standard is too expensive for long-term cold storage.
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Coldline
Why it's wrong here
Coldline is for data accessed once a quarter.
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Archive
Why this is correct
Archive is the cheapest for very infrequent access.
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Nearline
Why it's wrong here
Nearline is for data accessed once a month.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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