Question 1

You are designing the database backend for a new global e-commerce platform. The database must support strong relational consistency (ACID transactions), handle massive horizontal scaling to support millions of users globally, and provide high availability across multiple regions.

Which Google Cloud database service is the BEST fit for these requirements?

Accepted Answer

Look for the combination of 'relational/ACID' AND 'global horizontal scaling'. This unique combination points exclusively to Cloud Spanner.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this GCP ACE question?

Accepted Answer

Choosing Cloud SQL because it's relational, ignoring the 'massive horizontal scaling globally' requirement.

How to approach this question

Full Answer

Common mistakes

Practice the full GCP Associate Cloud Engineer Practice Exam 6

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