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Correct gcloud run deploy Command for Cloud Run Service

This ACE practice question tests your understanding of ace exam topics. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

A team wants to deploy a container image at 'gcr.io/myproject/api:v2' as a Cloud Run service named 'api-service' in us-east1, accessible without authentication. Which command is correct?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "which command"

    Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.

Quick Answer

The correct command is `gcloud run deploy api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1 --allow-unauthenticated`. This works because the `gcloud run deploy` command requires the service name first, then the `--image` flag to point to the exact container registry path and tag, the `--region` flag to specify the deployment location, and `--allow-unauthenticated` to disable IAM-based access control, making the endpoint publicly reachable. On the Google Associate Cloud Engineer exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the mandatory flags for a basic Cloud Run deployment, often appearing as a distractor where candidates forget the `--region` flag or mistakenly use `--no-allow-unauthenticated` for public access. A common trap is omitting the service name before the flags or confusing `gcloud run deploy` with `gcloud builds submit`. Memory tip: think "SIR-A" — Service name first, then Image, Region, and Allow-unauthenticated in that order.

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

✓

gcloud run deploy api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1 --allow-unauthenticated

Option A is correct because it uses the `gcloud run deploy` command with the `--image` flag to specify the container image, `--region=us-east1` to target the correct region, and `--allow-unauthenticated` to make the service publicly accessible without authentication. This matches the exact requirements for deploying a Cloud Run service with public access.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    gcloud run deploy api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1 --allow-unauthenticated

    Why this is correct

    This is the correct syntax for deploying a Cloud Run service with public access. `--allow-unauthenticated` enables unauthenticated invocations.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    gcloud run create api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --zone=us-east1 --public

    Why it's wrong here

    `gcloud run create` is not a valid command. Use `gcloud run deploy`. `--zone` is not used by Cloud Run; `--public` is not a valid flag.

  • ✗

    gcloud cloud-run deploy api-service --container=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1

    Why it's wrong here

    `gcloud cloud-run` is not a valid command group. Use `gcloud run`. `--container` is also not the correct flag — use `--image`.

  • ✗

    gcloud run deploy --name=api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1 --no-auth

    Why it's wrong here

    The service name is a positional argument, not a `--name` flag. `--no-auth` is not a valid flag — use `--allow-unauthenticated`.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Google Cloud often tests the distinction between `gcloud run deploy` and `gcloud run create`, and the use of `--allow-unauthenticated` versus `--no-auth`, to catch candidates who confuse command syntax or flag names.

Trap categories for this question

  • Command / output trap

    `gcloud run create` is not a valid command. Use `gcloud run deploy`. `--zone` is not used by Cloud Run; `--public` is not a valid flag.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Cloud Run services are regional resources, and the `--region` flag specifies the Google Cloud region where the service will be deployed. The `--allow-unauthenticated` flag sets the IAM policy to allow allUsers to invoke the service, which is equivalent to granting the `roles/run.invoker` role to `allUsers`. Under the hood, this modifies the service's IAM policy binding, enabling public HTTP(S) access without requiring authentication tokens.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.

TExam Day Tips

  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.

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FAQ

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What does this ACE question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: gcloud run deploy api-service --image=gcr.io/myproject/api:v2 --region=us-east1 --allow-unauthenticated — Option A is correct because it uses the `gcloud run deploy` command with the `--image` flag to specify the container image, `--region=us-east1` to target the correct region, and `--allow-unauthenticated` to make the service publicly accessible without authentication. This matches the exact requirements for deploying a Cloud Run service with public access.

What should I do if I get this ACE question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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