GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
Which TWO are common causes of Dataflow pipeline failures?
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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Bad input data
Bad input data and configuration errors are common failures.
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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Too much storage
Why it's wrong here
Not a cause of failure.
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Bad input data
Why this is correct
Causes processing errors.
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Incorrect configuration
Why this is correct
Causes runtime failures.
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Fast network speeds
Why it's wrong here
This helps pipelines.
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Cloud console downtime
Why it's wrong here
Rare and not a pipeline failure cause.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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