GWS-ADMIN Data Governance And Compliance Practice Question
Which TWO actions can you take when a user account is under a Vault hold?
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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Prevent data deletion
A hold ensures the data is not deleted, even if the user attempts to delete it or if the account is suspended/deleted.
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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Automatically delete old emails
Why it's wrong here
Holds override retention rules that would otherwise delete data.
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Prevent data deletion
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of a hold.
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Enable 2-Step Verification
Why it's wrong here
This is independent of legal holds.
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Ensure data availability for eDiscovery
Why this is correct
Holds guarantee the data is available for searching.
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Allow the user to change their password
Why it's wrong here
Holds do not restrict user password changes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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