- A
Use a deny policy to block service account creation in all projects except the allowed ones.
Why wrong: Deny policies cannot be used to allow exceptions; they only deny.
- B
Create a custom role with iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group, then use IAM conditions to restrict the resource to specific projects.
IAM conditions can limit the scope of a role to specific projects.
- C
Grant the roles/iam.serviceAccountAdmin role only to users in the allowed projects.
Why wrong: IAM roles do not restrict by project; they grant permissions at the project level.
- D
Use an organization policy with constraint constraints/iam.disableServiceAccountCreation set to True at the org level, and then create a folder policy to allow creation in specific folders.
Organization policies can be overridden at lower levels.
- E
Create a separate organization for the allowed projects.
Why wrong: Unnecessary and complex.
PCSE Organization policy Practice Question
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of configuring access within a cloud solution environment. 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: organization policy. 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 restrict the creation of service accounts to only certain projects. Which two approaches can achieve this? (Choose two.)
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 a custom role with iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group, then use IAM conditions to restrict the resource to specific projects.
Two correct approaches: (B) Create a custom role with the iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group with IAM conditions restricting resource to specific projects, and (D) Use an organization policy with constraint constraints/iam.disableServiceAccountCreation set to True at the org level, then create a folder policy to allow creation in specific folders.
Key principle: Organization policy
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use a deny policy to block service account creation in all projects except the allowed ones.
Why it's wrong here
Deny policies cannot be used to allow exceptions; they only deny.
- ✓
Create a custom role with iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group, then use IAM conditions to restrict the resource to specific projects.
Why this is correct
IAM conditions can limit the scope of a role to specific projects.
Related concept
Organization policy
- ✗
Grant the roles/iam.serviceAccountAdmin role only to users in the allowed projects.
Why it's wrong here
IAM roles do not restrict by project; they grant permissions at the project level.
- ✓
Use an organization policy with constraint constraints/iam.disableServiceAccountCreation set to True at the org level, and then create a folder policy to allow creation in specific folders.
Why this is correct
Organization policies can be overridden at lower levels.
Related concept
Organization policy
- ✗
Create a separate organization for the allowed projects.
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary and complex.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Be careful: Option A (deny policy) is not directly applicable because deny policies cannot block individual API methods like service account creation. Option C (granting roles/iam.serviceAccountAdmin only to users in allowed projects) does not restrict creation by project; it only limits who can create, not where.
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
- Organization policy
- IAM conditions
- Custom role
- Service account creation
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
Organization policy
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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What does this PCSE question test?
Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — This question tests Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — Organization policy.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a custom role with iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group, then use IAM conditions to restrict the resource to specific projects. — Two correct approaches: (B) Create a custom role with the iam.serviceAccounts.create permission and assign it to a group with IAM conditions restricting resource to specific projects, and (D) Use an organization policy with constraint constraints/iam.disableServiceAccountCreation set to True at the org level, then create a folder policy to allow creation in specific folders.
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Review organization policy, then practise related PCSE questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Organization policy
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