- A
Preemptible VMs can be migrated to regular VMs if preemption occurs.
Why wrong: There is no migration; the VM is terminated.
- B
Preemptible VMs do not offer live migration.
They are terminated on preemption, no live migration.
- C
Preemptible VMs provide the same SLA as standard VMs.
Why wrong: They have no SLA.
- D
Preemptible VMs can run for up to 24 hours before they may be terminated.
Preemptible VMs have a maximum runtime of 24 hours.
- E
Preemptible VMs are significantly cheaper than standard VMs.
They can be up to 60-91% cheaper.
Question 548 of 1,000
Cloud Digital Leader Google Cloud Products and Services Practice Question
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of google cloud products and services. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
A company wants to reduce costs for its batch processing jobs that run nightly on Compute Engine. The jobs are fault-tolerant and can be interrupted. They are considering using preemptible VMs. Which THREE statements about preemptible VMs are true?
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
✓
Preemptible VMs do not offer live migration.
Preemptible VMs can be terminated at any time within 24 hours (typical max 24h). They are significantly cheaper than regular VMs. They cannot be migrated to regular VMs; you must recreate them. They do not offer live migration. They are suitable for fault-tolerant batch jobs.
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.
- ✗
Preemptible VMs can be migrated to regular VMs if preemption occurs.
Why it's wrong here
There is no migration; the VM is terminated.
- ✓
Preemptible VMs do not offer live migration.
Why this is correct
They are terminated on preemption, no live migration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Preemptible VMs provide the same SLA as standard VMs.
Why it's wrong here
They have no SLA.
- ✓
Preemptible VMs can run for up to 24 hours before they may be terminated.
Why this is correct
Preemptible VMs have a maximum runtime of 24 hours.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Preemptible VMs are significantly cheaper than standard VMs.
Why this is correct
They can be up to 60-91% cheaper.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
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What does this GCDL question test?
Google Cloud Products and Services — This question tests Google Cloud Products and Services — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Preemptible VMs do not offer live migration. — Preemptible VMs can be terminated at any time within 24 hours (typical max 24h). They are significantly cheaper than regular VMs. They cannot be migrated to regular VMs; you must recreate them. They do not offer live migration. They are suitable for fault-tolerant batch jobs.
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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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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