- A
gcloud iam roles create ROLE_ID --organization=ORGANIZATION_ID --file=role.yaml
This command creates a custom role at the organization level using a YAML file with permissions defined.
- B
gcloud projects add-iam-policy-binding PROJECT_ID --member=... --role=...
Why wrong: This adds an IAM policy binding at the project level, not create a custom role.
- C
gcloud iam service-accounts create SA_NAME --display-name=...
Why wrong: This creates a service account, not a custom role.
- D
gcloud organizations add-iam-policy-binding ORGANIZATION_ID --member=... --role=...
Why wrong: This command adds an IAM policy binding, not create a custom role.
Question 698 of 985
PCSE Practice Question: Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of configuring access within a cloud solution environment. 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 developer needs to create a custom IAM role that allows only a specific set of permissions for managing Cloud SQL instances. The role should be available at the organization level. Which command should they use?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"which command"Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
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
✓
gcloud iam roles create ROLE_ID --organization=ORGANIZATION_ID --file=role.yaml
Custom roles can be created at the organization level using the 'gcloud iam roles create' command with the '--organization' flag (or '--org' for short). The role is defined in a YAML file that specifies the permissions. The 'gcloud organizations add-iam-policy-binding' is used to assign roles, not create them. The 'gcloud iam service-accounts create' is for service accounts. The 'gcloud projects add-iam-policy-binding' is for project-level IAM bindings.
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.
- ✓
gcloud iam roles create ROLE_ID --organization=ORGANIZATION_ID --file=role.yaml
Why this is correct
This command creates a custom role at the organization level using a YAML file with permissions defined.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
gcloud projects add-iam-policy-binding PROJECT_ID --member=... --role=...
Why it's wrong here
This adds an IAM policy binding at the project level, not create a custom role.
- ✗
gcloud iam service-accounts create SA_NAME --display-name=...
Why it's wrong here
This creates a service account, not a custom role.
- ✗
gcloud organizations add-iam-policy-binding ORGANIZATION_ID --member=... --role=...
Why it's wrong here
This command adds an IAM policy binding, not create a custom role.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This command adds an IAM policy binding, not create a custom role.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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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What does this PCSE question test?
Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — This question tests Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: gcloud iam roles create ROLE_ID --organization=ORGANIZATION_ID --file=role.yaml — Custom roles can be created at the organization level using the 'gcloud iam roles create' command with the '--organization' flag (or '--org' for short). The role is defined in a YAML file that specifies the permissions. The 'gcloud organizations add-iam-policy-binding' is used to assign roles, not create them. The 'gcloud iam service-accounts create' is for service accounts. The 'gcloud projects add-iam-policy-binding' is for project-level IAM bindings.
What should I do if I get this PCSE question wrong?
Identify which PCSE exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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