PCSE Practice Question: Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment
Which IAM role type is recommended for granting fine-grained permissions to Google Cloud services in production?
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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Predefined roles
Predefined roles are curated by Google and provide granular permissions for specific services. They are designed for production use. Basic roles (Owner/Editor/Viewer) are broad and not recommended. Custom roles can be used if predefined roles are insufficient, but predefined are preferred for simplicity and maintainability.
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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Basic roles (Owner, Editor, Viewer)
Why it's wrong here
Basic roles are too broad and not recommended for production.
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Custom roles
Why it's wrong here
Custom roles are good when predefined roles are insufficient, but predefined should be used when possible.
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Primitive roles
Why it's wrong here
Primitive roles are the same as basic roles; not recommended.
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Predefined roles
Why this is correct
Predefined roles provide service-specific permissions and are the recommended default.
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