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Cloud Digital Leader Lifecycle configuration Practice Question

This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of why cloud technology is transforming business. 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: lifecycle configuration. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
$ gsutil lifecycle set lifecycle-config.json gs://my-bucket/

Content of lifecycle-config.json:
{
  "rule": [
    {
      "action": {"type": "SetStorageClass", "storageClass": "NEARLINE"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 30,
        "matchesStorageClass": ["STANDARD"]
      }
    },
    {
      "action": {"type": "Delete"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 365
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

A company uses the lifecycle configuration above for archival data that is rarely accessed. What business benefit does this provide?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
$ gsutil lifecycle set lifecycle-config.json gs://my-bucket/

Content of lifecycle-config.json:
{
  "rule": [
    {
      "action": {"type": "SetStorageClass", "storageClass": "NEARLINE"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 30,
        "matchesStorageClass": ["STANDARD"]
      }
    },
    {
      "action": {"type": "Delete"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 365
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

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

✓

Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data

The lifecycle configuration automatically transitions data to cheaper storage after 30 days and deletes obsolete data after 365 days, reducing storage costs. Option C correctly identifies this benefit. Option A is incorrect because the policy does not address data security or encryption. Option B is incorrect because the data is rarely accessed and is moved to slower tiers, not faster retrieval. Option D is incorrect because the policy deletes data, it does not replicate it for disaster recovery.

Key principle: Lifecycle configuration

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • ✗

    Improved data security through encryption

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. The lifecycle policy does not improve data security; it only manages data movement and deletion.

  • ✗

    Faster data retrieval for frequently accessed files

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. The policy moves data to cheaper, potentially slower storage, and deletes it after a year, so it does not improve retrieval speed.

  • ✓

    Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data

    Why this is correct

    Correct. The policy reduces storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers after 30 days and deleting obsolete data after 365 days.

    Related concept

    Lifecycle configuration

  • ✗

    Automatic replication to another region for disaster recovery

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. The policy deletes data, it does not replicate it. Replication for disaster recovery would require a separate setting.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

A common trap is confusing cost optimization with other benefits like security or replication. Focus on the direct effect of lifecycle policies: cost savings through tiering and deletion.

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

  • Lifecycle configuration
  • Storage cost optimization

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

Lifecycle configuration

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.

What to study next

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What does this GCDL question test?

Why cloud technology is transforming business — This question tests Why cloud technology is transforming business — Lifecycle configuration.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data — The lifecycle configuration automatically transitions data to cheaper storage after 30 days and deletes obsolete data after 365 days, reducing storage costs. Option C correctly identifies this benefit. Option A is incorrect because the policy does not address data security or encryption. Option B is incorrect because the data is rarely accessed and is moved to slower tiers, not faster retrieval. Option D is incorrect because the policy deletes data, it does not replicate it for disaster recovery.

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

Review lifecycle configuration, then practise related GCDL questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Lifecycle configuration

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