- A
Configure MFA via organization policy, use a project creation Cloud Function to disable default VPC and enforce CMEK, and use a Cloud Scheduler job to scan for offboarded users daily.
Why wrong: MFA is not enforced via org policy; also reactive scanning.
- B
Set up a Cloud VPN to Active Directory, use Cloud Run to enforce MFA, apply a custom organization policy for CMEK, and use Cloud Monitoring alerts for offboarding.
Why wrong: Incorrect services; VPN not needed.
- C
Use Identity Platform with MFA enforced in OIDC, apply organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' and 'storage.cmekRequired', and use Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users.
Identity Platform handles MFA; org policies enforce technical requirements.
- D
Use Cloud Identity with MFA, apply organization policy for default VPC and CMEK, and use Cloud Functions to deactivate IAM accounts offboarded in HR system via a custom integration.
Why wrong: Cloud Identity is for Google accounts, but they want Identity Platform; also reactive not preventive.
PCDOE Practice Question: Bootstrapping a Google Cloud organization for DevOps
This PCDOE practice question tests your understanding of bootstrapping a google cloud organization 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 large enterprise is bootstrapping a Google Cloud organization with strict security requirements. They need to: (1) enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users, (2) prevent any new project from using default VPCs, (3) require customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for all Cloud Storage buckets, (4) automatically revoke access for offboarded employees within 24 hours. They have an existing Active Directory and plan to use Google Cloud's Identity Platform for SSO. Which combination of Google Cloud services and policies should they implement?
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 Identity Platform with MFA enforced in OIDC, apply organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' and 'storage.cmekRequired', and use Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users.
Option C is correct because it uses Identity Platform with OIDC to enforce MFA via the existing Active Directory SSO, applies the organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' to prevent default VPCs, uses 'storage.cmekRequired' to enforce CMEK on Cloud Storage buckets, and leverages Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users by monitoring identity changes, enabling automated revocation within 24 hours. This combination directly addresses all four requirements using native Google Cloud policies and services without custom code.
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.
- ✗
Configure MFA via organization policy, use a project creation Cloud Function to disable default VPC and enforce CMEK, and use a Cloud Scheduler job to scan for offboarded users daily.
Why it's wrong here
MFA is not enforced via org policy; also reactive scanning.
- ✗
Set up a Cloud VPN to Active Directory, use Cloud Run to enforce MFA, apply a custom organization policy for CMEK, and use Cloud Monitoring alerts for offboarding.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect services; VPN not needed.
- ✓
Use Identity Platform with MFA enforced in OIDC, apply organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' and 'storage.cmekRequired', and use Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users.
Why this is correct
Identity Platform handles MFA; org policies enforce technical requirements.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use Cloud Identity with MFA, apply organization policy for default VPC and CMEK, and use Cloud Functions to deactivate IAM accounts offboarded in HR system via a custom integration.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Identity is for Google accounts, but they want Identity Platform; also reactive not preventive.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse organization policies with identity policies, thinking MFA can be enforced via organization policies, or they overcomplicate the solution with custom code when native services like Cloud Audit Logs and organization policies suffice.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Organization policies like 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' and 'storage.cmekRequired' are enforced at the resource hierarchy level, ensuring compliance across all new projects without manual intervention. Cloud Audit Logs capture admin activity such as user deprovisioning events, which can trigger Cloud Functions or Pub/Sub to revoke IAM roles within 24 hours. Identity Platform's OIDC integration allows MFA enforcement at the identity provider level, leveraging the existing Active Directory for SSO.
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
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What does this PCDOE question test?
Bootstrapping a Google Cloud organization for DevOps — This question tests Bootstrapping a Google Cloud organization for DevOps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use Identity Platform with MFA enforced in OIDC, apply organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' and 'storage.cmekRequired', and use Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users. — Option C is correct because it uses Identity Platform with OIDC to enforce MFA via the existing Active Directory SSO, applies the organization policy 'compute.skipDefaultNetworkCreation' to prevent default VPCs, uses 'storage.cmekRequired' to enforce CMEK on Cloud Storage buckets, and leverages Cloud Audit Logs to detect offboarded users by monitoring identity changes, enabling automated revocation within 24 hours. This combination directly addresses all four requirements using native Google Cloud policies and services without custom code.
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