GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
You need to ingest small files into Cloud Storage using a command-line tool. Which command is most appropriate?
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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gcloud storage cp
gsutil cp is the standard command for copying files to GCS.
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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gsutil mv
Why it's wrong here
mv moves/deletes the source.
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gcloud storage cp
Why this is correct
This is also correct as gcloud storage is the modern gsutil.
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gsutil cp
Why this is correct
gsutil cp is for single or small sets of files.
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gsutil rsync
Why it's wrong here
Rsync is better for syncing whole directories.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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