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PDE Storing the Data Practice Question

Which Google Cloud service is a fully managed relational database for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, offering automatic replication and backups?

⚠ Common exam trap

Many exam-takers confuse Cloud SQL with Cloud Spanner because both are relational databases, but Cloud Spanner is designed for global scale and does not support MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server compatibility.

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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Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL is the correct answer because it is Google Cloud's fully managed relational database service that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It provides automatic replication across zones and automated backups, making it the ideal choice for traditional relational database workloads without the need for manual administration.

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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    Cloud Spanner

    Why it's wrong here

    Spanner is globally distributed and supports strong consistency but is not for MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQL Server.

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    AlloyDB

    Why it's wrong here

    AlloyDB is PostgreSQL-compatible but does not support MySQL or SQL Server.

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    Bigtable

    Why it's wrong here

    Bigtable is a NoSQL wide-column database, not relational.

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    Cloud SQL

    Why this is correct

    Correct: Cloud SQL supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server with automatic backups and replication.

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