Google PCA Designing for Security and Compliance Practice Question
Which IAM role should be granted to a user who needs to view but not modify resources in a project?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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roles/viewer
The Viewer role (roles/viewer) provides read-only access to all resources in a project.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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roles/editor
Why it's wrong here
Editor can modify resources.
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roles/viewer
Why this is correct
Viewer provides read-only access.
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roles/owner
Why it's wrong here
Owner can modify and manage roles.
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roles/browser
Why it's wrong here
Browser is an older primitive role that provides read access to browse the hierarchy but is not the standard viewer role.
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Key term
View
A view is a saved query in a database that acts like a virtual table, letting you see specific data without storing it separately.
Key term
Project
A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result, managed through specific processes in IT environments.
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