- A
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance to make it primary.
This is the correct order because you first need to create the target Cloud SQL instance where the data will migrate to, then establish connectivity to the source database, then create and run the migration job, and finally promote the instance to make it the active database.
- B
Connect to the source database, then set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you cannot connect the source database to a destination that doesn't exist yet; the Cloud SQL instance must be set up first before any connection can be established.
- C
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job, then connect to the source database, then promote the Cloud SQL instance.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the migration job requires a connection to the source database to be configured before it can start; you must connect to the source before creating the migration job.
- D
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then promote the Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because promotion should happen only after the migration job has completed successfully; running the migration job after promotion would overwrite data and defeat the purpose.
How to Migrate MySQL to Cloud SQL Using Database Migration Service
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of gcdl 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.
Drag and drop the steps to migrate an on-premises MySQL database to Cloud SQL using Database Migration Service into the correct 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
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance to make it primary.
The migration process requires setting up the destination, connecting to the source, creating and starting the migration, then promoting.
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.
- ✓
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance to make it primary.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you first need to create the target Cloud SQL instance where the data will migrate to, then establish connectivity to the source database, then create and run the migration job, and finally promote the instance to make it the active database.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Connect to the source database, then set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot connect the source database to a destination that doesn't exist yet; the Cloud SQL instance must be set up first before any connection can be established.
- ✗
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job, then connect to the source database, then promote the Cloud SQL instance.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the migration job requires a connection to the source database to be configured before it can start; you must connect to the source before creating the migration job.
- ✗
Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then promote the Cloud SQL instance, then create and start the migration job.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because promotion should happen only after the migration job has completed successfully; running the migration job after promotion would overwrite data and defeat the purpose.
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this GCDL question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set up the destination Cloud SQL instance, then connect to the source database, then create and start the migration job, then promote the Cloud SQL instance to make it primary. — The migration process requires setting up the destination, connecting to the source, creating and starting the migration, then promoting.
What should I do if I get this GCDL question wrong?
Identify which GCDL exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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