PCSE Ensuring Data Protection Practice Question
An organization wants to ensure that all new resources created in Google Cloud are restricted to a specific set of regions to meet data residency requirements. Which policy should they use?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the `gcp.resourceLocations` organization policy constraint
The org policy constraint `gcp.resourceLocations` restricts resource creation to the specified locations. This is the correct method to enforce data residency for resources globally.
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Configure the `gcp.resourceLocations` organization policy constraint
Why this is correct
This policy directly restricts the regions where resources can be created.
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Define a service perimeter using VPC Service Controls
Why it's wrong here
Service perimeters restrict data exfiltration, not resource creation locations.
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Use IAM conditions to deny access outside approved regions
Why it's wrong here
IAM conditions control access, not resource creation.
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Enable Data Residency in Cloud Console settings
Why it's wrong here
There is no such global setting; region restriction is done via org policies.
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