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Google Cloud · GCP-ACE · Intermediate

Associate Cloud Engineer

Validates the ability to deploy and secure applications, monitor operations, and maintain enterprise solutions on Google Cloud to meet target performance metrics. 55+ AI-generated practice questions with explanations. Free trial, pass guarantee.

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55 Questions
120min Time Limit
70% Pass Score
$125 USD Exam Fee

Overview

About the exam

The Associate Cloud Engineer certification is Google Cloud's most popular credential, validating hands-on ability to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions on Google Cloud. It covers the full lifecycle of cloud solution management including project setup, compute and networking configuration, security, and operational monitoring.

This is the recommended starting point for IT professionals and engineers who work directly with Google Cloud. It demonstrates practical ability to use the Cloud Console, Cloud Shell, and gcloud CLI to manage real-world cloud infrastructure.

Exam Domains

What's on the exam

The exam consists of 50-60 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions over 2 hours. Questions are heavily scenario-based, often presenting a specific situation and asking you to choose the best Google Cloud approach. Expect questions that test your knowledge of gcloud commands, IAM configurations, networking setup, and Kubernetes operations.

Setting up a cloud solution environment 20%
Planning and configuring a cloud solution 18%
Deploying and implementing a cloud solution 25%
Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution 20%
Configuring access and security 17%

Format

What to expect

multiple choice
80%
multiple response
20%

Watch out

Where candidates struggle

This exam requires genuine hands-on experience. Candidates who only study theory without using the Cloud Console and gcloud CLI often struggle with the practical, scenario-driven questions.

  1. 01
    IAM Roles — Confusing basic, predefined, and custom roles, and not following least-privilege principles
  2. 02
    Compute Options — Not knowing when to choose Compute Engine vs. GKE vs. Cloud Run vs. Cloud Functions
  3. 03
    gcloud Commands — Unfamiliarity with common gcloud CLI commands for managing resources
  4. 04
    VPC Networking — Misunderstanding VPC subnets, firewall rules, and network peering configurations
  5. 05
    GKE vs Cloud Run — Choosing between container orchestration options without understanding their tradeoffs
  6. 06
    Billing and Quotas — Overlooking billing account structure, budgets, and quota management

Details

Exam logistics

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese. The certification is valid for 3 years with a renewal exam option (20 questions, 1 hour, $75).

Delivery Online-proctored (Pearson VUE) or onsite-proctored at testing centers
Retake policy 14-day wait after a failed attempt. No limit on retakes.
Validity 3 years
Career outcomes Validates ability to deploy/secure apps and infrastructure, monitor multi-project operations, maintain enterprise solutions at scale
Renewal Certification valid for 3 years. Renewal exam available (20 questions, 1 hour, $75) within the renewal eligibility period.
Study time ~80 hours
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