GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
An administrator needs to grant a helpdesk employee the ability to reset user passwords and view user information without granting them full super administrator privileges. Which built-in admin role should be assigned?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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User Management Admin
The User Management Admin role grants permissions to reset passwords, manage user profiles, and view organizational units.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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User Management Admin
Why this is correct
The User Management Admin role allows resetting passwords, suspending users, and editing user profiles.
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Helpdesk Admin
Why it's wrong here
There is no built-in role strictly named Helpdesk Admin; User Management Admin covers these tasks.
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Groups Admin
Why it's wrong here
Groups Admin only manages Google Groups configuration and membership.
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Services Admin
Why it's wrong here
Services Admin manages Google Workspace service settings, not user passwords.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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