- A
Cloud DLP inspection template
Why wrong: Inspection templates only find data; they don't transform.
- B
Cloud DLP job that uses the trigger and template
The job ties together the trigger and template.
- C
Cloud DLP job trigger
A job trigger runs a job when new objects appear.
- D
Cloud Function to process objects
Why wrong: A Cloud Function is not necessary when using a DLP job trigger.
- E
Cloud DLP de-identification template
Defines the transformation (e.g., masking credit cards).
Question 447 of 985
PCSE Ensuring Data Protection Practice Question
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of ensuring data protection. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 implement automatic de-identification of sensitive data stored in Cloud Storage using Cloud DLP. They need to scan new objects as they are uploaded and apply a transformation to remove credit card numbers. Which three resources must they create? (Choose THREE.)
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
✓
Cloud DLP job that uses the trigger and template
Option B is correct because a Cloud DLP job is required to orchestrate the scanning and transformation of data. It must reference both a job trigger (to start the job when new objects are uploaded) and an inspection template (to define what to look for, such as credit card numbers). Without the job, the trigger and templates cannot execute the de-identification workflow.
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.
- ✗
Cloud DLP inspection template
Why it's wrong here
Inspection templates only find data; they don't transform.
- ✓
Cloud DLP job that uses the trigger and template
Why this is correct
The job ties together the trigger and template.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Cloud DLP job trigger
Why this is correct
A job trigger runs a job when new objects appear.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Cloud Function to process objects
Why it's wrong here
A Cloud Function is not necessary when using a DLP job trigger.
- ✓
Cloud DLP de-identification template
Why this is correct
Defines the transformation (e.g., masking credit cards).
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that a de-identification template is required for any transformation, but in this case the removal of credit card numbers can be specified directly in the job's `inspectConfig` or via a transformation configuration, making the de-identification template optional and not one of the three required resources.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cloud DLP job triggers can be configured to monitor a Cloud Storage bucket for new objects using event-based triggers (e.g., via Pub/Sub notifications). The job then applies the inspection template to detect sensitive data and can perform transformations like redaction or masking directly, without requiring a separate de-identification template. Under the hood, the job uses the DLP API's `projects.jobs.create` method with a `triggerId` to link to the trigger, and the inspection template is specified via `inspectConfig.inspectTemplateName`.
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 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.
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The correct answer is: Cloud DLP job that uses the trigger and template — Option B is correct because a Cloud DLP job is required to orchestrate the scanning and transformation of data. It must reference both a job trigger (to start the job when new objects are uploaded) and an inspection template (to define what to look for, such as credit card numbers). Without the job, the trigger and templates cannot execute the de-identification workflow.
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