Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 247
Single answerGoogle Cloud PlatformYou are tasked with estimating the monthly costs for storing 10 TB of data in Google Cloud Storage. The data access pattern is infrequent, but when accessed, retrieval must be quick. Additionally, you need to ensure that the data is stored with redundancy across multiple regions. Which Google Cloud Storage class should you choose to minimize costs while meeting these requirements?
- A
Standard Storage
- B
Nearline Storage
- C
Coldline Storage
- D
Archive Storage
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Nearline Storage is the most suitable option for this scenario because it balances cost and performance for data that is infrequently accessed but still requires quick retrieval. It provides redundancy across multiple regions, ensuring data durability and availability.
- A. Incorrect.
Standard Storage is designed for data that is accessed frequently. It is the most expensive option and not suitable for infrequent access patterns.
- B. Correct.
Nearline Storage is optimized for data that is accessed less than once a month. It offers lower costs compared to Standard Storage and provides redundancy across multiple regions, which fits the requirement for infrequent access with quick retrieval.
- C. Incorrect.
Coldline Storage is intended for data that is rarely accessed, typically once a year. While it is cheaper than Nearline for storage, retrieval costs are higher, which might not be optimal if quick retrieval is needed.
- D. Incorrect.
Archive Storage is the most cost-effective for long-term storage of data that is rarely accessed. However, it is not suitable for quick retrieval needs as retrieval times can be longer.