Cloud Digital Leader How Google Cloud Resources Are Managed Practice Question
A company wants to receive a 15-minute response time for Priority 1 production issues and have a dedicated Technical Account Manager. Which support plan should they purchase?
⚠ Common exam trap
GCDL often tests the specific response times and features of each support plan, and candidates may confuse Enhanced with Premium, or forget that only Premium includes a dedicated TAM.
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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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Premium
Google Cloud Premium support provides a 15-minute response time for Priority 1 issues and includes a dedicated Technical Account Manager (TAM). This plan is designed for enterprises with mission-critical workloads that require rapid response and personalized support. Enhanced support offers a 1-hour response for P1 and no dedicated TAM.
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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Enhanced
Why it's wrong here
Enhanced support guarantees a one-hour response for priority 1 incidents, not the 15-minute response the company needs, and it does not include a dedicated Technical Account Manager (TAM). The 15-minute P1 SLA and TAM are exclusive differentiators of Premium. Therefore, Enhanced falls short of the stated requirement despite being a paid tier.
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Premium
Why this is correct
Premium support is the only Google Cloud tier that commits to a 15-minute response for priority 1 incidents and includes a named Technical Account Manager (TAM) for proactive operational guidance. This combination directly satisfies both conditions in the question. As such, Premium is the correct choice for a company needing rapid incident response and dedicated account coverage.
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Basic
Why it's wrong here
Basic support, which comes free with Google Cloud, solely provides access to product documentation, community forums, and no direct technical support representatives. There is no defined response-time SLA for incidents, much less a 15-minute guarantee for P1 issues. It cannot satisfy the company's responsiveness requirement at any level.
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Standard
Why it's wrong here
Standard support provides technical assistance only during business hours, with response times typically measured in hours (for example, 4-hour P1 response) rather than the needed 15-minute window. It also lacks the dedicated TAM and 24x7 coverage that Premium offers. Thus, while it is better than Basic, it still fails the company's specific P1 response-time target.
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