- A
Cloud HSM [wrong]
Why wrong: Cloud HSM provides hardware security module services for key management, not compliance frameworks.
- B
Assured Workloads [CORRECT]
Assured Workloads provides compliance controls for FedRAMP High and other regulatory frameworks.
- C
Data Access Audit Logging [wrong]
Why wrong: Data Access Audit Logging provides logging but doesn't enforce compliance or restrict data movement.
- D
VPC Service Controls [wrong]
Why wrong: VPC Service Controls can restrict data movement but is not the primary feature for meeting FedRAMP High compliance.
Question 879 of 1,000
Google PCA Assured Workloads Practice Question
This PCA practice question tests your understanding of designing for security and compliance. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: assured Workloads. 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.
An organization needs to comply with FedRAMP High requirements and wants to run workloads in a GCP region that supports these controls. They also need to restrict data movement to only approved services. Which GCP feature 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
✓
Assured Workloads [CORRECT]
Assured Workloads (option B) is the correct choice because it provides compliance controls for FedRAMP High and other regulatory frameworks, enabling the creation of a folder with specific compliance requirements. VPC Service Controls (option D) can be used to restrict data movement, but the primary feature for meeting FedRAMP High is Assured Workloads. Cloud HSM (A) provides hardware security module services for key management, not compliance frameworks. Data Access Audit Logging (C) provides logging but doesn't enforce compliance or restrict data movement.
Key principle: Assured Workloads
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Cloud HSM [wrong]
Why it's wrong here
Cloud HSM provides hardware security module services for key management, not compliance frameworks.
- ✓
Assured Workloads [CORRECT]
Why this is correct
Assured Workloads provides compliance controls for FedRAMP High and other regulatory frameworks.
Related concept
Assured Workloads
- ✗
Data Access Audit Logging [wrong]
Why it's wrong here
Data Access Audit Logging provides logging but doesn't enforce compliance or restrict data movement.
- ✗
VPC Service Controls [wrong]
Why it's wrong here
VPC Service Controls can restrict data movement but is not the primary feature for meeting FedRAMP High compliance.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may confuse VPC Service Controls (which restricts data movement) with the compliance framework, but Assured Workloads is the feature that enables FedRAMP compliance.
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
- Assured Workloads
- VPC Service Controls
- FedRAMP High
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
Assured Workloads
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this PCA question test?
Designing for Security and Compliance — This question tests Designing for Security and Compliance — Assured Workloads.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assured Workloads [CORRECT] — Assured Workloads (option B) is the correct choice because it provides compliance controls for FedRAMP High and other regulatory frameworks, enabling the creation of a folder with specific compliance requirements. VPC Service Controls (option D) can be used to restrict data movement, but the primary feature for meeting FedRAMP High is Assured Workloads. Cloud HSM (A) provides hardware security module services for key management, not compliance frameworks. Data Access Audit Logging (C) provides logging but doesn't enforce compliance or restrict data movement.
What should I do if I get this PCA question wrong?
Review assured Workloads, then practise related PCA questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Assured Workloads
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