GWS-ADMIN Core Workspace Services Practice Question
A user accidentally moved a shared drive to the trash. As an admin, where do you restore it from?
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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Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Manage Shared Drives
Shared Drives are restored from the Admin Console under Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Manage Shared Drives.
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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Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Manage Shared Drives
Why this is correct
You can restore deleted Shared Drives from this management interface.
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Reports > Audit > Drive
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs do not provide a restore button.
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Directory > Groups > Shared Drives
Why it's wrong here
Shared Drives are not managed under Groups.
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Security > Data > Restore
Why it's wrong here
This path is incorrect.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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