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ASSOCIATE-CLOUD-ENGINEER · Question #238
You need to configure optimal data storage for files stored in Cloud Storage for minimal cost. The files are used in a mission-critical analytics pipeline that is used continually. The users are in…
The correct answer is B. Configure regional storage for the region closest to the users. Continuous access to data means Standard since all of the other options are for infrequently accessed storage (Nearline, Coldline, Archive). Since no other regions are mentioned, single region is best in this case.
Submitted by manish99· Mar 30, 2026Planning and configuring a cloud solution
Question
You need to configure optimal data storage for files stored in Cloud Storage for minimal cost. The files are used in a mission-critical analytics pipeline that is used continually. The users are in Boston, MA (United States). What should you do?
Options
- AConfigure regional storage for the region closest to the users.
- BConfigure regional storage for the region closest to the users.
- CConfigure dual-regional storage for the dual region closest to the users.
- DConfigure dual-regional storage for the dual region closest to the users.
How the community answered
(58 responses)- A2% (1)
- B93% (54)
- C2% (1)
- D3% (2)
Explanation
Continuous access to data means Standard since all of the other options are for infrequently accessed storage (Nearline, Coldline, Archive). Since no other regions are mentioned, single region is best in this case.
Topics
#Cloud Storage#storage classes#regional storage#cost optimization
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