GWS-ADMIN Core Workspace Services Practice Question
You need to prevent users from sharing Google Drive files with people outside the organization. Which setting should you modify?
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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Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Sharing settings
Sharing settings are controlled at the Organizational Unit level under Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Sharing settings.
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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Directory > Users > Sharing
Why it's wrong here
This path does not exist for file sharing.
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Account > Organizational units > Restrictions
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct path for service-specific sharing settings.
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Security > Access and data control > Drive
Why it's wrong here
This section manages API access, not file sharing permissions.
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Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Sharing settings
Why this is correct
This is where sharing permissions for external domains are controlled.
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