PCSE Practice Question: Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment
An organization wants to grant a team of data analysts the ability to run BigQuery queries and create datasets, but prevent them from deleting datasets or modifying IAM policies. Which predefined IAM role should be assigned?
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
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roles/bigquery.dataEditor
The BigQuery Data Editor role (roles/bigquery.dataEditor) allows creating datasets and running queries, but does not allow deleting datasets or modifying permissions. The Viewer role is read-only, Owner allows deletion and IAM changes, and Job User only allows running jobs without dataset creation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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roles/bigquery.dataOwner
Why it's wrong here
Allows deletion and IAM policy changes, which is more than required.
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roles/bigquery.dataViewer
Why it's wrong here
Only allows reading data and metadata, not creating datasets.
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roles/bigquery.dataEditor
Why this is correct
Allows creating datasets and running queries, but not deleting or managing IAM.
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roles/bigquery.jobUser
Why it's wrong here
Only allows running jobs, not creating datasets.
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