- A
`gcloud run deploy app --image us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0 --region us-central1`
This command deploys the exact image version specified by the full Artifact Registry path and tag. --region specifies the Cloud Run deployment region.
- B
`gcloud run services update app --tag v2.0 --region us-central1`
Why wrong: `gcloud run services update` with `--tag` assigns a traffic tag (like a named URL) to a revision, not a container image tag. This is not how you deploy a new image version.
- C
`docker push us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0` followed by a Cloud Run auto-deploy.
Why wrong: Pushing an image to Artifact Registry does not automatically trigger a Cloud Run deployment. Continuous deployment requires explicit configuration via Cloud Build triggers.
- D
`gcloud run deploy app --image app:v2.0 --region us-central1`
Why wrong: This uses a short image name without the full registry path. Cloud Run requires the full Artifact Registry or Container Registry path for image resolution.
Quick Answer
The correct command is `gcloud run deploy app --image us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0 --region us-central1`, because the `--image` flag requires the full URI of the container image in Artifact Registry, including the specific tag, to deploy an exact version to Cloud Run. This ensures Cloud Run pulls precisely that tagged image from the repository path, avoiding any ambiguity from default tags like `latest`. On the Google Associate Cloud Engineer exam, this tests your understanding that Cloud Run deployments are region-specific and that the full image URI—including project ID, repository name, and tag—must be explicitly stated; a common trap is omitting the region or using a partial path. Remember the memory tip: "Full URI, full region, full control"—always specify the complete image path and region to pin an exact version.
Google ACE Deploying and implementing a cloud solution Practice Question
This ACE practice question tests your understanding of deploying and implementing a cloud solution. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You have pushed a new container image to Artifact Registry. The image is tagged `us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0`. You need to deploy this specific image version to Cloud Run in production. Which command deploys this exact image?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"which command"Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
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
`gcloud run deploy app --image us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0 --region us-central1`
Option A is correct because the `gcloud run deploy` command with the `--image` flag explicitly specifies the exact container image URI from Artifact Registry, including the tag `v2.0`. This ensures that Cloud Run deploys that precise version of the image, and the `--region` flag targets the correct regional service. The full URI is required because Cloud Run must pull the image from the exact repository path and tag.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
`gcloud run deploy app --image us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0 --region us-central1`
Why this is correct
This command deploys the exact image version specified by the full Artifact Registry path and tag. --region specifies the Cloud Run deployment region.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
`gcloud run services update app --tag v2.0 --region us-central1`
Why it's wrong here
`gcloud run services update` with `--tag` assigns a traffic tag (like a named URL) to a revision, not a container image tag. This is not how you deploy a new image version.
- ✗
`docker push us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0` followed by a Cloud Run auto-deploy.
Why it's wrong here
Pushing an image to Artifact Registry does not automatically trigger a Cloud Run deployment. Continuous deployment requires explicit configuration via Cloud Build triggers.
- ✗
`gcloud run deploy app --image app:v2.0 --region us-central1`
Why it's wrong here
This uses a short image name without the full registry path. Cloud Run requires the full Artifact Registry or Container Registry path for image resolution.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Google Cloud often tests the requirement to use the full image URI (including registry, project, repository, and tag) versus a short name, and the misconception that `docker push` or service update commands can trigger a deployment directly.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Cloud Run uses the container image URI to authenticate and pull the image from Artifact Registry via the `gcr.io` or `*.pkg.dev` endpoints. The tag `v2.0` is a mutable pointer; if the tag is later overwritten, the same deployment command could pull a different image. For immutable deployments, use a digest (e.g., `@sha256:...`) instead of a tag. In production, this prevents accidental rollouts when tags are updated.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this ACE question test?
Deploying and implementing a cloud solution — This question tests Deploying and implementing a cloud solution — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: `gcloud run deploy app --image us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/app:v2.0 --region us-central1` — Option A is correct because the `gcloud run deploy` command with the `--image` flag explicitly specifies the exact container image URI from Artifact Registry, including the tag `v2.0`. This ensures that Cloud Run deploys that precise version of the image, and the `--region` flag targets the correct regional service. The full URI is required because Cloud Run must pull the image from the exact repository path and tag.
What should I do if I get this ACE question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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