Question 1

How many GCP-ACE practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

595 questions across 2 versions, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free GCP-ACE sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every GCP-ACE question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does GCP-ACE cover?

Accepted Answer

Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment (23%), Planning and Implementing a Cloud Solution (30%), Ensuring Successful Operation of a Cloud Solution (27%), Configuring Access and Security (20%).

Question 5

How many questions are on the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam?

Accepted Answer

The Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer (GCP-ACE) exam contains 50 to 60 questions in multiple-choice and multiple-select formats. The exam lasts 120 minutes (2 hours) and covers four major domains: Setting up a cloud solution environment (~23%), Planning and implementing a cloud solution (~30%), Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution (~27%), and Configuring access and security (~20%).

Question 6

What is the passing score for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam?

Accepted Answer

Google Cloud does not publicly disclose the exact passing score for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam. Candidates receive only a pass or fail result. Based on community feedback and various sources, the estimated passing threshold is approximately 70-75%. Google uses a scaled scoring system that may vary slightly between exam versions to ensure fairness.

Question 7

How much does the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification cost?

Accepted Answer

The standard Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam costs $125 USD (plus applicable tax). If you are renewing an active certification, a shorter renewal exam is available for $75 USD (plus tax). The renewal exam is 1 hour with 20 questions, compared to the standard 2-hour, 50-60 question exam. Registration is done through the CertMetrics portal at cp.certmetrics.com.

Question 8

What are the prerequisites for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no formal prerequisites for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam. However, Google recommends at least 6 months of hands-on experience with Google Cloud products and solutions. Candidates should have experience deploying and securing applications, services, and infrastructure, as well as monitoring operations and maintaining enterprise solutions on Google Cloud.

Question 9

How long is the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification valid?

Accepted Answer

The Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification is valid for 3 years from the date of certification. You may begin the renewal process 180 days before your certification expiration date. Renewal options include retaking the full standard exam ($125, 2 hours) or taking a shorter renewal exam ($75, 1 hour) that covers updated content.

Question 10

What topics are covered on the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam?

Accepted Answer

The GCP-ACE exam covers four main domains: (1) Setting up a cloud solution environment (~23%) covering project setup, IAM, billing, and Cloud Identity; (2) Planning and implementing a cloud solution (~30%) covering Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, storage and data products, networking, and infrastructure as code; (3) Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution (~27%) covering compute, storage, and networking management plus monitoring and logging; and (4) Configuring access and security…

Question 11

Is the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam hard?

Accepted Answer

The Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam is considered moderately challenging, especially for candidates without hands-on GCP experience. The exam tests practical knowledge of deploying, managing, and operating cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Key areas that candidates find challenging include GKE cluster configurations, IAM and service account management, networking (VPCs, firewalls, load balancers), and infrastructure as code with Terraform. Google recommends 6+ months of…

Question 12

What is the difference between Google Cloud Digital Leader and Associate Cloud Engineer?

Accepted Answer

The Cloud Digital Leader is a foundational-level certification ($99, 90 minutes) focused on understanding cloud concepts, Google Cloud products, and business use cases without requiring deep technical skills. The Associate Cloud Engineer is an associate-level certification ($125, 120 minutes) that requires hands-on technical skills for deploying, managing, and operating applications and infrastructure on Google Cloud. The ACE exam tests practical abilities with gcloud CLI, GKE, IAM,…

Question 13

Can I take the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam can be taken either online (remotely proctored) or at an onsite testing center through Kryterion. For online testing, you need a stable internet connection, a webcam, a microphone, and a quiet private room. You can register and schedule through the CertMetrics portal. The exam is available in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Question 14

What Google Cloud services should I know for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam?

Accepted Answer

Key Google Cloud services to know include: Compute (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Run functions), Storage (Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk, Hyperdisk, Filestore), Databases (Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Firestore, Spanner, Bigtable, AlloyDB), Networking (VPC, Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud NGFW, Load Balancers), Management (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, Ops Agent, Prometheus), IAM and Security (IAM, Service Accounts, Cloud Identity), and…

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Exam information

01Exam format120 min · 50-604

02Registration$125 · Kryterion, online proctoring4

03Validity3 years2

04In our question bankv1 (155), ACE (440)

What GCP-ACE covers

01Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment23%2 topics

1.1Setting up cloud projects and accountsCreate a resource hierarchy with organizations, folders, and projects8 obj.

1.2Managing billing configurationCreate and manage billing accounts8 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesUsing gcloud CLI to manage projects and organizations · Confusing basic IAM roles (Owner, Editor, Viewer) with predefined roles

02Planning and Implementing a Cloud Solution30%4 topics

03Ensuring Successful Operation of a Cloud Solution27%4 topics

04Configuring Access and Security20%2 topics

How do I earn this certification?

01PrerequisitesCDL1

02Current levelGCP-ACE, GCP-ADP2

03Next level optionsGCP-PCA, GCP-PCD, GCP-PCDE +58

04Alternative pathsGCP-GAIL, GCP-PSOE, GCP-PGWA3