- A
BigQuery
Why wrong: BigQuery is an analytics data warehouse, not a transactional database.
- B
Cloud SQL
Why wrong: Cloud SQL supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, not Oracle.
- C
Cloud Spanner
Why wrong: Spanner is globally distributed and not compatible with Oracle SQL syntax.
- D
Bare Metal Solution
Bare Metal Solution provides dedicated physical servers for Oracle workloads, allowing minimal code changes and full control.
Question 185 of 1,000
Cloud Digital Leader Bare Metal Solution Practice Question
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of fundamental cloud concepts. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: bare Metal Solution. 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 company is migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Google Cloud. They want to minimize changes to the application code and need a fully managed, scalable relational database with built-in high availability. Which service is most appropriate?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"minimum / minimize"Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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
✓
Bare Metal Solution
Bare Metal Solution runs Oracle on dedicated hardware, allowing the company to minimize application code changes since the database remains Oracle. While it is not a fully managed service like Cloud SQL or Cloud Spanner, it offers built-in high availability through configuration such as failover clusters, and it is the only option that directly supports Oracle without requiring significant SQL rewriting.
Key principle: Bare Metal Solution
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
BigQuery
Why it's wrong here
BigQuery is an analytics data warehouse, not a transactional database.
- ✗
Cloud SQL
Why it's wrong here
Cloud SQL supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, not Oracle.
- ✗
Cloud Spanner
Why it's wrong here
Spanner is globally distributed and not compatible with Oracle SQL syntax.
- ✓
Bare Metal Solution
Why this is correct
Bare Metal Solution provides dedicated physical servers for Oracle workloads, allowing minimal code changes and full control.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Bare Metal Solution
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Bare Metal Solution
- Oracle Migration
- High Availability
- Fully Managed Service
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
Bare Metal Solution
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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FAQ
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What does this GCDL question test?
Fundamental Cloud Concepts — This question tests Fundamental Cloud Concepts — Bare Metal Solution.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Bare Metal Solution — Bare Metal Solution runs Oracle on dedicated hardware, allowing the company to minimize application code changes since the database remains Oracle. While it is not a fully managed service like Cloud SQL or Cloud Spanner, it offers built-in high availability through configuration such as failover clusters, and it is the only option that directly supports Oracle without requiring significant SQL rewriting.
What should I do if I get this GCDL question wrong?
Review bare Metal Solution, then practise related GCDL questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Bare Metal Solution
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