Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 245
Single answerGoogle Cloud PlatformYou are managing a project that requires storing a large amount of data which is accessed infrequently. Your team is considering using Google Cloud Storage to minimize costs while still ensuring the data is available when needed. Which storage class should you choose to optimize costs for infrequently accessed data?
- A
Standard
- B
Nearline
- C
Coldline
- D
Archive
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Coldline storage class is the most cost-effective option for data that is accessed infrequently, typically less than once a year. It provides a balance between storage costs and retrieval costs, making it suitable for scenarios where data needs to be readily available but is accessed rarely.
- A. Incorrect.
The Standard storage class is designed for data that is accessed frequently. It incurs higher costs for data storage compared to other classes aimed at infrequent access.
- B. Incorrect.
The Nearline storage class is a cost-effective option for data that is accessed less than once a month. It is cheaper than the Standard class but more expensive than Coldline and Archive for storage.
- C. Correct.
The Coldline storage class is designed for data that is accessed less frequently than once a year. It offers lower storage costs compared to Nearline, making it ideal for infrequent access with slightly higher retrieval times and costs.
- D. Incorrect.
The Archive storage class offers the lowest storage costs and is ideal for data that is accessed once a year or less. However, it may incur higher retrieval costs and time, compared to Coldline.