- A
Set a IAM policy on the organization to allow Compute Engine instances only in those regions.
Why wrong: IAM policies control who can do what, not where resources can be created.
- B
Configure a VPC Service Controls perimeter to restrict resource creation to allowed regions.
Why wrong: VPC Service Controls protect data exfiltration, not resource location creation.
- C
Use Cloud Deployment Manager to enforce regions via a template that validates location.
Why wrong: That would only affect resources created via Deployment Manager, not other methods.
- D
Create an organization policy with constraint `resourceLocations` and set allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`.
The `resourceLocations` constraint restricts the regions where resources can be created.
PCDE Practice Question: Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps
This PCDE practice question tests your understanding of bootstrapping a google cloud organisation for devops. 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 is setting up a new Google Cloud organization. The DevOps team wants to enforce that all Compute Engine instances are created only in us-central1 or europe-west1. Which approach should they use?
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
Create an organization policy with constraint `resourceLocations` and set allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`.
Option D is correct because the `resourceLocations` organization policy constraint is specifically designed to restrict the set of Google Cloud locations where resources can be created. By setting allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`, the DevOps team enforces that Compute Engine instances (and other supported resources) can only be provisioned in those regions. This policy is evaluated at resource creation time and applies across the entire organization, project, or folder hierarchy.
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.
- ✗
Set a IAM policy on the organization to allow Compute Engine instances only in those regions.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies control who can do what, not where resources can be created.
- ✗
Configure a VPC Service Controls perimeter to restrict resource creation to allowed regions.
Why it's wrong here
VPC Service Controls protect data exfiltration, not resource location creation.
- ✗
Use Cloud Deployment Manager to enforce regions via a template that validates location.
Why it's wrong here
That would only affect resources created via Deployment Manager, not other methods.
- ✓
Create an organization policy with constraint `resourceLocations` and set allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`.
Why this is correct
The `resourceLocations` constraint restricts the regions where resources can be created.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse IAM policies (who can act) with organization policies (what can be done where), leading them to select Option A, which cannot enforce regional restrictions.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The `resourceLocations` constraint is part of Google Cloud's Organization Policy Service, which uses a hierarchical evaluation model. When a user attempts to create a resource, the policy is checked at the organization, folder, and project levels; if the resource's location is not in the allowed list, the API call is denied with a `CONDITION_NOT_MET` error. This constraint applies to over 100 Google Cloud services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery, but note that global resources (e.g., some load balancers) are exempt and are always allowed.
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 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.
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What does this PCDE question test?
Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — This question tests Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an organization policy with constraint `resourceLocations` and set allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`. — Option D is correct because the `resourceLocations` organization policy constraint is specifically designed to restrict the set of Google Cloud locations where resources can be created. By setting allowed values to `us-central1` and `europe-west1`, the DevOps team enforces that Compute Engine instances (and other supported resources) can only be provisioned in those regions. This policy is evaluated at resource creation time and applies across the entire organization, project, or folder hierarchy.
What should I do if I get this PCDE question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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