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PCDE Practice Question: Manage a solution that can span multiple database technologies
A developer is building an application that uses Firestore (in Datastore mode). The application needs to query data across two properties: 'status' and 'timestamp', with an equality filter on 'status' and a range filter on 'timestamp'. Which three steps are required to support this query efficiently? (Choose THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common misconception is that Firestore in Datastore mode automatically creates composite indexes like Firestore Native mode does, but Datastore mode requires manual composite index creation. Also, index exemptions cannot replace proper composite index design.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ensure that single-field indexes exist for both 'status' and 'timestamp'
Firestore (in Datastore mode) requires single-field indexes to be defined for each property used in a query, even when a composite index is also present. Without a single-field index on 'status' and 'timestamp', the query engine cannot efficiently evaluate the equality and range filters, leading to full table scans or query failures.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensure that single-field indexes exist for both 'status' and 'timestamp'
Why this is correct
Firestore in Datastore mode requires single-field indexes on both 'status' and 'timestamp' to support equality and range filters. These indexes are not automatically created; they must be manually defined. Ensuring they exist is necessary even when a composite index is present.
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Enable automatic composite index creation in Firestore settings
Why it's wrong here
Automatic composite indexes are not a feature; they must be manually created.
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Create an index exemption for the 'timestamp' field
Why it's wrong here
Index exemptions are for disabling indexes on arrays/maps, not needed here.
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Create a composite index on the 'status' and 'timestamp' fields
Why this is correct
Composite index is needed for queries with multiple fields.
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Use gcloud alpha firestore indexes composite create to define the index
Why this is correct
gcloud can be used to create composite indexes.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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