- A
Create a single folder /landing-zone and put all projects there.
Why wrong: No separation of environments or shared services.
- B
Create folders: /dev, /staging, /prod. Place all projects directly under the root.
Why wrong: No centralization for shared services; projects would be scattered.
- C
Create folders: /environments/dev, /environments/staging, /environments/prod, and /common. Place networking and logging projects in /common.
This follows the recommended pattern of environment folders and a common folder for shared infrastructure.
- D
Create folders: /prod, /non-prod, /shared. Put dev and staging in /non-prod.
Why wrong: Mixing dev and staging may cause policy issues; best to separate each environment.
Question 907 of 1,000
PCDE Landing Zone Practice Question
This PCDE practice question tests your understanding of bootstrapping a google cloud organisation for devops. 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: landing Zone. 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 wants to set up a landing zone with separate projects for development, staging, and production environments. They also need a shared VPC for networking and a centralized logging project. Which folder structure aligns with Google Cloud best practices?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
✓
Create folders: /environments/dev, /environments/staging, /environments/prod, and /common. Place networking and logging projects in /common.
Option C is correct because it follows Google Cloud best practices by separating environments (dev, staging, prod) into their own folder under an /environments parent, and placing shared resources like networking and logging into a /common folder. This structure enables consistent IAM policy inheritance, resource isolation, and centralized management of shared services, which is critical for a landing zone in a DevOps pipeline.
Key principle: Landing Zone
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create a single folder /landing-zone and put all projects there.
Why it's wrong here
No separation of environments or shared services.
- ✗
Create folders: /dev, /staging, /prod. Place all projects directly under the root.
Why it's wrong here
No centralization for shared services; projects would be scattered.
- ✓
Create folders: /environments/dev, /environments/staging, /environments/prod, and /common. Place networking and logging projects in /common.
Why this is correct
This follows the recommended pattern of environment folders and a common folder for shared infrastructure.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Landing Zone
- ✗
Create folders: /prod, /non-prod, /shared. Put dev and staging in /non-prod.
Why it's wrong here
Mixing dev and staging may cause policy issues; best to separate each environment.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often think a flat folder structure or grouping by production vs. non-production is sufficient, but Google Cloud best practices require separate environment folders and a dedicated common folder for shared services to ensure proper IAM inheritance and resource isolation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Google Cloud folders are hierarchical containers that allow IAM policies to be inherited by all projects within them. By using /environments/dev, /environments/staging, /environments/prod, and /common, you can apply environment-specific roles (e.g., restrict production access to senior engineers) and shared-service roles (e.g., network admins) at the folder level. This structure also supports resource hierarchy quotas and audit logging at the folder scope, which is essential for compliance in multi-environment setups.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Landing Zone
- Folder Hierarchy
- Shared VPC
- IAM Inheritance
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
Landing Zone
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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FAQ
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What does this PCDE question test?
Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — This question tests Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — Landing Zone.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create folders: /environments/dev, /environments/staging, /environments/prod, and /common. Place networking and logging projects in /common. — Option C is correct because it follows Google Cloud best practices by separating environments (dev, staging, prod) into their own folder under an /environments parent, and placing shared resources like networking and logging into a /common folder. This structure enables consistent IAM policy inheritance, resource isolation, and centralized management of shared services, which is critical for a landing zone in a DevOps pipeline.
What should I do if I get this PCDE question wrong?
Review landing Zone, then practise related PCDE questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Landing Zone
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