Google PCA Practice Question: Managing and Provisioning a Solution Infrastructure
A company runs a critical application on Compute Engine instances. They want to automatically patch the operating system on a weekly schedule to meet compliance requirements. Which Google Cloud service should they use?
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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OS Config
OS Config, part of VM Manager, provides patch management capabilities including scheduled patching and compliance reporting.
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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Cloud Monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Monitoring is for metrics and alerts, not patching.
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Cloud Security Command Center
Why it's wrong here
Security Command Center provides security insights, not patching.
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Cloud Build
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Build is for CI/CD, not OS patching.
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OS Config
Why this is correct
Correct. OS Config includes patch management for Compute Engine instances.
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Key term
Service
A service is a software component or system that performs a specific function and is available to be used by other programs or users over a network.
Key term
Compute Engine
Compute Engine is Google Cloud's Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering that lets you create and run virtual machines on Google's infrastructure.
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