- A
Enable the Container Analysis API; no changes to the build configuration are needed.
Cloud Build automatically pushes images to defined registry, and Container Analysis scans them when API is enabled.
- B
Migrate images from Container Registry to Artifact Registry and enable vulnerability scanning there.
Why wrong: Artifact Registry has scanning, but Container Registry also integrates with Container Analysis.
- C
Add a build step to run a vulnerability scanner CLI tool before pushing the image.
Why wrong: Manual scanning is not minimal; Cloud Build auto-scans.
- D
Enable Binary Authorization to block deployment of vulnerable images.
Why wrong: Binary Authorization requires vulnerability info but doesn't scan itself.
Question 875 of 1,000
PCDOE Container Analysis Practice Question
This PCDOE practice question tests your understanding of building and implementing ci/cd pipelines. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: container Analysis. 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.
A company uses Cloud Build to deploy a microservices application to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). They want to integrate Container Analysis to scan images for vulnerabilities before deployment. What is the minimal set of changes needed to achieve this?
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
✓
Enable the Container Analysis API; no changes to the build configuration are needed.
Option A is correct. Enabling the Container Analysis API allows Cloud Build to automatically scan container images for vulnerabilities when they are pushed to Container Registry or Artifact Registry. No additional build steps or configuration changes are required. Option B is incorrect because migrating to Artifact Registry is not minimal; Container Analysis works with both registries. Option C is incorrect because Cloud Build already integrates with Container Analysis, so adding a separate scanner is unnecessary. Option D is incorrect because Binary Authorization is a policy enforcement tool that uses scan results but does not perform scanning itself.
Key principle: Container Analysis
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enable the Container Analysis API; no changes to the build configuration are needed.
Why this is correct
Cloud Build automatically pushes images to defined registry, and Container Analysis scans them when API is enabled.
Related concept
Container Analysis
- ✗
Migrate images from Container Registry to Artifact Registry and enable vulnerability scanning there.
Why it's wrong here
Artifact Registry has scanning, but Container Registry also integrates with Container Analysis.
- ✗
Add a build step to run a vulnerability scanner CLI tool before pushing the image.
Why it's wrong here
Manual scanning is not minimal; Cloud Build auto-scans.
- ✗
Enable Binary Authorization to block deployment of vulnerable images.
Why it's wrong here
Binary Authorization requires vulnerability info but doesn't scan itself.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may mistakenly think they need to add a separate vulnerability scan step (like Trivy or Aqua) in the Cloud Build configuration, but Cloud Build's native integration with Container Analysis makes this automatic once the API is enabled.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Container Analysis
- Cloud Build Integration
- Binary Authorization
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
Container Analysis
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Container Analysis Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this PCDOE question test?
Building and implementing CI/CD pipelines — This question tests Building and implementing CI/CD pipelines — Container Analysis.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable the Container Analysis API; no changes to the build configuration are needed. — Option A is correct. Enabling the Container Analysis API allows Cloud Build to automatically scan container images for vulnerabilities when they are pushed to Container Registry or Artifact Registry. No additional build steps or configuration changes are required. Option B is incorrect because migrating to Artifact Registry is not minimal; Container Analysis works with both registries. Option C is incorrect because Cloud Build already integrates with Container Analysis, so adding a separate scanner is unnecessary. Option D is incorrect because Binary Authorization is a policy enforcement tool that uses scan results but does not perform scanning itself.
What should I do if I get this PCDOE question wrong?
Review container Analysis, then practise related PCDOE questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Container Analysis
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