GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
You want to run a Dataflow pipeline on a schedule. What should you use?
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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Cloud Scheduler
Cloud Scheduler can trigger Dataflow template jobs on a predefined schedule.
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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Cloud Scheduler
Why this is correct
Cloud Scheduler is the standard way to schedule recurring tasks.
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Dataflow Flex Templates
Why it's wrong here
Flex Templates are the format, not the trigger.
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Cloud Composer
Why it's wrong here
Composer is for workflows, but Scheduler is the simpler answer.
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Cloud Functions
Why it's wrong here
Functions can trigger jobs, but Cloud Scheduler is the native scheduler.
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Pub/Sub
Why it's wrong here
Pub/Sub is for event-driven triggers, not time-based scheduling.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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