Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 70
Single answerGoogle Cloud PlatformYour company needs to store large amounts of unstructured data, such as images and videos, for a new application. The data should be easily accessible from anywhere around the globe, with low latency access. Additionally, cost-efficiency is a key consideration. Which Google Cloud Platform storage solution would best meet these requirements?
- A
Google Cloud Storage with Multi-Regional storage class
- B
Google Cloud Bigtable
- C
Google Cloud SQL
- D
Google Cloud Filestore
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Google Cloud Storage with Multi-Regional storage class is the best choice for storing large volumes of unstructured data with global access needs. It provides high availability, low latency, and cost-effective pricing, making it suitable for applications like storing images and videos that need to be accessed globally.
- A. Correct.
Google Cloud Storage with Multi-Regional storage class is designed for storing unstructured data with high availability and low latency access from multiple locations, making it ideal for global applications needing to serve data quickly. It also offers cost-effective storage options.
- B. Incorrect.
Google Cloud Bigtable is a NoSQL database service designed for large-scale analytical and operational workloads. It's not optimized for storing unstructured data like images and videos.
- C. Incorrect.
Google Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service that's more suitable for structured data, not for large volumes of unstructured data like images and videos.
- D. Incorrect.
Google Cloud Filestore is a managed file storage service for applications requiring a file system interface and shared file storage, which is not ideal for globally distributing unstructured data at scale.