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Google ACE Practice Question: Which feature of Cloud SQL provides automated…

Which feature of Cloud SQL provides automated backups and enables point-in-time recovery?

⚠ Common exam trap

Google Cloud often tests the misconception that advanced features like PITR or automated backups are reserved for higher-tier or HA configurations, when in fact they are available across all Cloud SQL tiers.

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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All Cloud SQL tiers

Cloud SQL provides automated backups and point-in-time recovery (PITR) for all tiers, including Cloud SQL Enterprise, Enterprise Plus, and even the basic (non-HA) configurations. This is because the backup and PITR functionality is a core feature of the Cloud SQL service itself, not tied to a specific tier or high-availability setup. Automated backups are enabled by default, and PITR uses binary log (binlog) files to allow restoration to any point within the backup retention window.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • ✓

    All Cloud SQL tiers

    Why this is correct

    Automated backups and point-in-time recovery (PITR) via binary logging are foundational features of Cloud SQL, available on every edition: Enterprise, Enterprise Plus, and even the legacy basic tier. The backup infrastructure ingests daily snapshots and transaction logs regardless of the instance's tier, so no premium edition or add-on is required. Because these capabilities are guaranteed baseline functionality, the correct answer is that they apply to all Cloud SQL tiers.

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    Only Cloud SQL Enterprise

    Why it's wrong here

    While it's true that the Cloud SQL Enterprise edition includes automated backups and binary logging, this option is wrong because it excludes Enterprise Plus, which supports the exact same backup and PITR features. The Enterprise Plus edition adds value through enhancements like 99.99% availability SLA and zone-level failover, but it does not reserve backup functionality as a differentiator. Since both editions offer identical backup mechanics, saying 'only Enterprise' falsely implies tier exclusivity where none exists.

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    Only Cloud SQL High Availability configuration

    Why it's wrong here

    High Availability (HA) configuration is a separate architectural choice that provisiones a standby replica in a different zone to provide failover during zonal outages. Automated backups are managed independently of HA; even a single-zone non-HA Cloud SQL instance receives the same daily automated backups and can enable binary logging. Therefore, attributing backup capabilities only to HA misidentifies a redundancy feature as the backup mechanism, which is why this option is incorrect.

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    Only Cloud SQL Enterprise Plus

    Why it's wrong here

    Enterprise Plus is the premium Cloud SQL edition, but it does not have a monopoly on automated backups or binary logging. The Cloud SQL Enterprise edition provides identical automated backup and PITR functionality, meaning Enterprise Plus users pay for additional high-availability, performance, and compliance enhancements rather than for backups themselves. Choosing this option incorrectly suggests that backups are an Enterprise Plus benefit, when they are in fact a standard capability across all Cloud SQL editions.

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