- A
Use organization policy with tags: define a tag 'exempt' and attach it to exempted projects; set the policy condition to apply unless the resource has the tag.
Tags allow conditional policies; they can be added to specific projects without restructuring the hierarchy.
- B
Use IAM conditions with a custom role to deny creation of large instances.
Why wrong: IAM conditions can restrict actions based on resource attributes, but they are not as straightforward for resource creation restrictions as organization policies.
- C
Create a folder for exempted projects and apply a allow policy to that folder.
Why wrong: This would require moving projects to a separate folder, which may not be desirable.
- D
Apply a custom organization policy at the folder level without tags, and add exceptions in each project individually.
Why wrong: This would require managing exceptions per project, which is not minimal overhead.
Cloud Digital Leader How Google Cloud Resources Are Managed Practice Question
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of how google cloud resources are managed. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
An organization has multiple projects in Google Cloud. They want to enforce a policy that prevents the creation of Compute Engine instances with more than 8 vCPUs in any project under a specific folder, except for a few exempted projects. How can they achieve this with minimal overhead?
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
Use organization policy with tags: define a tag 'exempt' and attach it to exempted projects; set the policy condition to apply unless the resource has the tag.
Using organization policy constraints with tags allows conditional enforcement. By attaching a tag to exempted projects and using conditions in the policy, they can apply the restriction to most projects while allowing exceptions.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Use organization policy with tags: define a tag 'exempt' and attach it to exempted projects; set the policy condition to apply unless the resource has the tag.
Why this is correct
Tags allow conditional policies; they can be added to specific projects without restructuring the hierarchy.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Use IAM conditions with a custom role to deny creation of large instances.
Why it's wrong here
IAM conditions can restrict actions based on resource attributes, but they are not as straightforward for resource creation restrictions as organization policies.
- ✗
Create a folder for exempted projects and apply a allow policy to that folder.
Why it's wrong here
This would require moving projects to a separate folder, which may not be desirable.
- ✗
Apply a custom organization policy at the folder level without tags, and add exceptions in each project individually.
Why it's wrong here
This would require managing exceptions per project, which is not minimal overhead.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
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What does this GCDL question test?
How Google Cloud Resources Are Managed — This question tests How Google Cloud Resources Are Managed — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use organization policy with tags: define a tag 'exempt' and attach it to exempted projects; set the policy condition to apply unless the resource has the tag. — Using organization policy constraints with tags allows conditional enforcement. By attaching a tag to exempted projects and using conditions in the policy, they can apply the restriction to most projects while allowing exceptions.
What should I do if I get this GCDL question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related GCDL ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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