Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 256
Select 3Google Cloud PlatformYou are a Google Cloud Engineer managing a data processing pipeline using Dataflow. You want to review the status of a Dataflow job that processes incoming data streams. Which of the following methods can you use to check the job status?
- A
A. Use the Google Cloud Console to navigate to the Dataflow section and review the job status.
- B
B. Use the 'gcloud dataflow jobs list' command to view the status of all Dataflow jobs.
- C
C. Check the job status in the Google Cloud Billing section of the Cloud Console.
- D
D. Use the Dataflow REST API to query the job status programmatically.
- E
E. Use the 'gcloud compute instances describe' command to check the status of Dataflow jobs.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
To check the status of Dataflow jobs, you can use the Google Cloud Console, which provides a visual interface, or the 'gcloud dataflow jobs list' command for a command-line approach. For programmatic access, the Dataflow REST API can be used. These methods allow you to effectively monitor and manage your Dataflow jobs, ensuring they run smoothly.
- A. Correct.
A. The Google Cloud Console provides a graphical interface where you can navigate to the Dataflow section and see details about your jobs, including their status.
- B. Correct.
B. The 'gcloud dataflow jobs list' command is a CLI tool that allows you to list all Dataflow jobs and their statuses in your project.
- C. Incorrect.
C. The Google Cloud Billing section is used for billing and does not provide information about Dataflow job statuses.
- D. Correct.
D. The Dataflow REST API can be used to programmatically retrieve information about the status of Dataflow jobs, allowing for integration with other tools or scripts.
- E. Incorrect.
E. The 'gcloud compute instances describe' command is used for managing Compute Engine instances, not Dataflow jobs.