GWS-ADMIN Data Governance And Compliance Practice Question
When a user leaves the company, which status should you set their account to if you want to keep their data but stop them from logging in?
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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Suspend the account
Suspending a user account prevents access but keeps the account and data intact for admins to access or migrate.
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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Reset the 2-Step Verification
Why it's wrong here
This does not lock the account.
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Suspend the account
Why this is correct
Suspension removes access while maintaining the account and data.
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Change the password
Why it's wrong here
This prevents login but is not a managed account lifecycle status.
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Delete the account
Why it's wrong here
Deleting the account removes data after a grace period.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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