GWS-ADMIN User Accounts Domains And Directory Practice Question
You are automating user creation via the Directory API. Which scope is required to create users?
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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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.user
The admin.directory.user scope is required for CRUD operations on user objects.
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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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.reports.audit.readonly
Why it's wrong here
This scope only allows reading audit logs.
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.group
Why it's wrong here
This scope is for managing groups, not users.
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.domain.readonly
Why it's wrong here
This scope is for viewing domain information only.
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/admin.directory.user
Why this is correct
This is the specific scope for managing user directory resources.
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