- A
Use DLP de-identification templates to transform data and write to a target bucket
De-identification transforms the data, and the output can be written to another bucket.
- B
Export the inspection results to BigQuery for analysis
Why wrong: Exporting to BigQuery is optional and not necessary for de-identification.
- C
Set up a Cloud Dataflow pipeline to stream data
Why wrong: Dataflow is not required; DLP can process batch data directly from Cloud Storage.
- D
Grant the Cloud DLP service account the roles/storage.objectViewer role on the source bucket
Why wrong: The DLP service account needs objectViewer to read, but this is not an action the company takes; it's a prerequisite.
- E
Create a DLP inspection job to scan the source bucket
Inspection identifies PII in the source data.
Google PCA Designing for Security and Compliance Practice Question
This PCA practice question tests your understanding of designing for security and compliance. 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.
A company wants to use Cloud DLP to scan a Cloud Storage bucket for personally identifiable information (PII) and de-identify the data before storing it in another bucket. Which TWO actions should they take? (Choose 2)
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 DLP de-identification templates to transform data and write to a target bucket
Cloud DLP can inspect the data and de-identify it using techniques like masking. The output is typically stored in a different bucket. Exporting to BigQuery is optional and not required for de-identification. IAM roles for DLP are needed to create jobs.
Key principle: Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
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 DLP de-identification templates to transform data and write to a target bucket
Why this is correct
De-identification transforms the data, and the output can be written to another bucket.
Related concept
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- ✗
Export the inspection results to BigQuery for analysis
Why it's wrong here
Exporting to BigQuery is optional and not necessary for de-identification.
- ✗
Set up a Cloud Dataflow pipeline to stream data
Why it's wrong here
Dataflow is not required; DLP can process batch data directly from Cloud Storage.
- ✗
Grant the Cloud DLP service account the roles/storage.objectViewer role on the source bucket
Why it's wrong here
The DLP service account needs objectViewer to read, but this is not an action the company takes; it's a prerequisite.
- ✓
Create a DLP inspection job to scan the source bucket
Why this is correct
Inspection identifies PII in the source data.
Related concept
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
Key takeaway
Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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Review block sizes, usable host formulas (2^n − 2), and how to find network and broadcast addresses for /24 through /30. Then practise related PCA subnetting questions on CIDR, address ranges, and subnet selection.
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What does this PCA question test?
Designing for Security and Compliance — This question tests Designing for Security and Compliance — CIDR notation defines the prefix length..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use DLP de-identification templates to transform data and write to a target bucket — Cloud DLP can inspect the data and de-identify it using techniques like masking. The output is typically stored in a different bucket. Exporting to BigQuery is optional and not required for de-identification. IAM roles for DLP are needed to create jobs.
What should I do if I get this PCA question wrong?
Review block sizes, usable host formulas (2^n − 2), and how to find network and broadcast addresses for /24 through /30. Then practise related PCA subnetting questions on CIDR, address ranges, and subnet selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
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