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Cloud Digital Leader Why cloud technology is transforming business Practice Question

This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of why cloud technology is transforming business. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
$ gsutil lifecycle set lifecycle-config.json gs://my-bucket/

Content of lifecycle-config.json:
{
  "rule": [
    {
      "action": {"type": "SetStorageClass", "storageClass": "NEARLINE"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 30,
        "matchesStorageClass": ["STANDARD"]
      }
    },
    {
      "action": {"type": "Delete"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 365
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

A company uses the lifecycle configuration above for archival data that is rarely accessed. What business benefit does this provide?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
$ gsutil lifecycle set lifecycle-config.json gs://my-bucket/

Content of lifecycle-config.json:
{
  "rule": [
    {
      "action": {"type": "SetStorageClass", "storageClass": "NEARLINE"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 30,
        "matchesStorageClass": ["STANDARD"]
      }
    },
    {
      "action": {"type": "Delete"},
      "condition": {
        "age": 365
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

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

✓

Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data

The policy automatically moves data to cheaper storage after 30 days and deletes after 365 days, optimizing storage costs. Option A is wrong because it doesn't improve retrieval speed. Option C is wrong because security is not directly affected. Option D is wrong because data is deleted, not replicated.

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.

  • ✗

    Improved data security through encryption

    Why it's wrong here

    Lifecycle changes do not affect encryption; encryption is always on.

  • ✗

    Faster data retrieval for frequently accessed files

    Why it's wrong here

    Nearline storage has lower retrieval speed than Standard.

  • ✓

    Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data

    Why this is correct

    Automated lifecycle management reduces costs without manual intervention.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Automatic replication to another region for disaster recovery

    Why it's wrong here

    Lifecycle does not handle replication; deletion would remove data.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

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.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • 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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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What does this GCDL question test?

Why cloud technology is transforming business — This question tests Why cloud technology is transforming business — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Reduced storage costs by transitioning to cheaper tiers and deleting obsolete data — The policy automatically moves data to cheaper storage after 30 days and deletes after 365 days, optimizing storage costs. Option A is wrong because it doesn't improve retrieval speed. Option C is wrong because security is not directly affected. Option D is wrong because data is deleted, not replicated.

What should I do if I get this GCDL question wrong?

Identify which GCDL exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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