GWS-ADMIN User Accounts Domains And Directory Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true regarding the Directory API?
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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It requires OAuth 2.0 for authentication
The Directory API uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication and requires specific scopes to function.
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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It requires OAuth 2.0 for authentication
Why this is correct
OAuth 2.0 is the standard for API security.
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It does not support bulk operations
Why it's wrong here
It supports batch requests.
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It is free to use with all licenses
Why it's wrong here
While the API is 'free', it is limited by license-based quotas.
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It can be used to manage groups
Why this is correct
Group management is a key feature of the Directory API.
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It is only available to Super Admins
Why it's wrong here
Any user with the correct API role can use it.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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