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. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. The output shows three folders created directly under the organization node. Which gcloud command was most likely executed to produce this output?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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gcloud resource-manager folders list --organization=123456789012
Option A is correct because the `gcloud resource-manager folders list --organization=123456789012` command lists all folders directly under the specified organization node. The output shows three folders (e.g., folder1, folder2, folder3) at the top level, which matches the behavior of listing folders with the organization ID as the parent. This command is specifically designed to retrieve immediate child folders of an organization, not nested folders.
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.
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gcloud resource-manager folders list --organization=123456789012
Why this is correct
This command lists folders under the given organization, matching the exhibit.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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gcloud organizations list
Why it's wrong here
Lists organizations, not folders.
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gcloud projects list --filter='parent.id:123456789012'
Why it's wrong here
Would list projects, not folders.
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gcloud resource-manager folders list --folder=123456789012
Why it's wrong here
Lists subfolders under a folder; 123456789012 is an organization ID, not a folder.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Google Cloud often tests the distinction between listing resources under an organization vs. under a folder, and the trap here is that candidates confuse `--organization` with `--folder` or assume `gcloud projects list` can list folders, when in fact it only lists projects.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Google Cloud Resource Manager hierarchy is: Organization > Folders > Projects. The `folders list` command with `--organization` flag queries the `folders.list` API endpoint with the parent as `organizations/{organization_id}`, returning only immediate child folders. A common subtlety is that folder IDs are numeric but distinct from organization IDs; using `--folder` with an organization ID would treat it as a folder parent, which is invalid unless the organization ID coincidentally matches a folder ID, leading to confusion. In real-world scenarios, DevOps engineers use this command to audit folder structure before applying IAM policies at the organization level.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
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: gcloud resource-manager folders list --organization=123456789012 — Option A is correct because the `gcloud resource-manager folders list --organization=123456789012` command lists all folders directly under the specified organization node. The output shows three folders (e.g., folder1, folder2, folder3) at the top level, which matches the behavior of listing folders with the organization ID as the parent. This command is specifically designed to retrieve immediate child folders of an organization, not nested folders.
What should I do if I get this PCDOE question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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