Match each GCP storage service to its typical use case.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Object storage for unstructured data
Managed NFS file server
Block storage for VM instances
NoSQL database for large analytical workloads
Globally distributed relational database
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Cloud Storage: Object storage for unstructured data
Cloud Storage is for unstructured object storage, Cloud SQL for relational data, Cloud Bigtable for wide-column NoSQL analytics, and Firestore for document NoSQL apps. Common confusions involve mixing storage types with database services.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Cloud Storage: Object storage for unstructured data
Why this is correct
Cloud Storage is designed for storing and retrieving any amount of unstructured data at any time.
Cloud SQL: Relational database for structured data
Why this is correct
Cloud SQL provides fully managed relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
Cloud Bigtable: NoSQL wide-column database for large-scale analytics
Why this is correct
Bigtable is a scalable NoSQL database for large analytical and operational workloads.
Firestore: NoSQL document database for mobile and web applications
Why this is correct
Firestore is a flexible, scalable NoSQL database for mobile, web, and server development.
Cloud Storage: Relational database for transactional workloads
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — Cloud Storage is an object store, not a relational database.
Cloud SQL: Object storage for media files
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — Cloud SQL is a relational database, not an object storage service.
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Data Migration and Transfer Services
Key term
Data
Data is raw, unprocessed information, like numbers, words, or measurements, that can be stored, processed, and analyzed by computers.
Key term
Bigtable
Bigtable is Google's fully managed, scalable NoSQL database service designed for large analytical and operational workloads, handling petabytes of data with low latency.
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