Google PCA Designing for Security and Compliance Practice Question
Which two GCP audit log types are available by default? (Choose TWO).
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Admin Activity audit logs
Admin Activity and System Event audit logs are enabled by default. Data Access logs must be explicitly enabled.
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Admin Activity audit logs
Why this is correct
Enabled by default, record administrative actions.
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System Event audit logs
Why this is correct
Enabled by default, record Google-managed actions.
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Cloud Audit Logs
Why it's wrong here
This is the overarching service, not a specific type.
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Policy Denied audit logs
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard audit log type.
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Data Access audit logs
Why it's wrong here
Not enabled by default; must be explicitly configured.
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