You are customizing a VM instance for development and need to choose either SSD or Standard Persistent Disks for your VM. Your team's cloud architect is not currently available for you to consult. You

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Options

• AUse Gemini Cloud Assist, and prompt "What is the difference between SSD and Standard
• BRequest help on internet forums such as Reddit or Stack Overflow.
• CReview the Google Cloud documentation on Persistent Disks.
• DReview reference architectures that match your application in the Cloud Architecture Center.

• A
  7% (2)
• C
  89% (24)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the Google Cloud documentation on Persistent Disks is the fastest, most authoritative, and most accurate source for comparing SSD and Standard storage options. Google's official docs include performance benchmarks, pricing, use case guidance, and clear tradeoff tables - precisely what you need to make an informed decision quickly. Option A (Gemini Cloud Assist) could surface relevant information but may paraphrase or omit nuances; the docs are the ground truth. Option B (Reddit/Stack Overflow) is unreliable for this purpose - answers may be outdated, opinion-based, or reference older GCP configurations. Option D (Cloud Architecture Center) provides reference architectures for full solutions, not targeted comparisons of individual storage types. When you need a quick, accurate answer about a specific GCP product's capabilities, the product documentation is always the correct first stop.

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