- A
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and configure a Pub/Sub topic for notifications.
This includes both the threshold and a notification channel (Pub/Sub or email), meeting the minimum requirement.
- B
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100%.
Why wrong: This lacks a notification channel; alerts will not be sent.
- C
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 50% and 100%.
Why wrong: Multiple thresholds do not replace the need for a notification channel.
- D
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and ensure the budget is scoped to a single project.
Why wrong: Scoping to a single project is not required and would miss costs from other projects.
Question 758 of 1,000
PCDOE Budget Alert Practice Question
This PCDOE practice question tests your understanding of managing google cloud costs. 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: budget Alert. 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 wants to receive notifications when their Google Cloud costs exceed $5000 in a month. They have set a budget alert at the billing account level. What is the minimum configuration required to ensure they get alerted?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"minimum / minimize"Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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
✓
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and configure a Pub/Sub topic for notifications.
Option A is correct because it sets the budget amount to $5000, an alert threshold at 100%, and importantly configures a Pub/Sub topic for notifications. Without a notification channel (Pub/Sub or email), alerts are not delivered. Option B lacks a notification channel. Option C includes unnecessary thresholds and still has no notification. Option D incorrectly scopes to a single project, which is not required and could miss costs from other projects under the billing account.
Key principle: Budget Alert
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and configure a Pub/Sub topic for notifications.
Why this is correct
This includes both the threshold and a notification channel (Pub/Sub or email), meeting the minimum requirement.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Budget Alert
- ✗
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100%.
Why it's wrong here
This lacks a notification channel; alerts will not be sent.
- ✗
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 50% and 100%.
Why it's wrong here
Multiple thresholds do not replace the need for a notification channel.
- ✗
Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and ensure the budget is scoped to a single project.
Why it's wrong here
Scoping to a single project is not required and would miss costs from other projects.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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
- Budget Alert
- Pub/Sub Topic
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
Budget Alert
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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What does this PCDOE question test?
Managing Google Cloud costs — This question tests Managing Google Cloud costs — Budget Alert.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set budget amount to $5000 and alert threshold at 100% and configure a Pub/Sub topic for notifications. — Option A is correct because it sets the budget amount to $5000, an alert threshold at 100%, and importantly configures a Pub/Sub topic for notifications. Without a notification channel (Pub/Sub or email), alerts are not delivered. Option B lacks a notification channel. Option C includes unnecessary thresholds and still has no notification. Option D incorrectly scopes to a single project, which is not required and could miss costs from other projects under the billing account.
What should I do if I get this PCDOE question wrong?
Review budget Alert, then practise related PCDOE questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Budget Alert
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