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. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which THREE are required steps when setting up a CI/CD pipeline with Cloud Build for the first time? (Choose three.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Enable the Cloud Build API.
Option B is correct because the Cloud Build API must be enabled in your Google Cloud project before you can use any Cloud Build features, including triggers and builds. Without enabling the API, Cloud Build services are unavailable, and any attempt to create or run builds will fail with an API not found error.
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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Create a custom base image for builds.
Why it's wrong here
Not required; you can use default images.
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Enable the Cloud Build API.
Why this is correct
APIs must be enabled for the service to work.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
Grant the Cloud Build service account the roles/cloudbuild.builds.builder role.
Why this is correct
The service account needs this role to execute builds.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Set up a Cloud Router for network connectivity.
Why it's wrong here
Not needed for basic Cloud Build setup.
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Create a trigger with a repository connection.
Why this is correct
Triggers define when and how builds run.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Google Cloud often tests the distinction between mandatory prerequisites (like enabling the API and granting service account roles) and optional enhancements (like custom base images or network configuration), leading candidates to select unnecessary steps as required.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
When you enable the Cloud Build API, Google Cloud automatically creates a default service account (PROJECT_NUMBER@cloudbuild.gserviceaccount.com) with the roles/cloudbuild.builds.builder role, which grants permissions to execute builds and access resources like Cloud Storage and Container Registry. The trigger with a repository connection (Option E) is essential because it defines the event (e.g., push to a branch) that automatically starts a build, making the pipeline continuous. Without a trigger, you would have to manually invoke builds, defeating the purpose of CI/CD.
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.
What to study next
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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: Enable the Cloud Build API. — Option B is correct because the Cloud Build API must be enabled in your Google Cloud project before you can use any Cloud Build features, including triggers and builds. Without enabling the API, Cloud Build services are unavailable, and any attempt to create or run builds will fail with an API not found error.
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: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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