GCP Cloud Engineer Guide
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam prep covering Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, and deployment scenarios.
📁 File Structure 19 files
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── config.example.yaml
├── examples/
│ ├── deployment.yaml
│ ├── gcloud-commands.sh
├── free-sample.zip
├── guide/
│ ├── 01-overview.md
│ ├── 02-gcp-compute-and-storage-services.md
│ ├── 03-gcp-networking-and-iam.md
├── index.html
├── interactive.html
├── practice-questions/
│ ├── answer-key.md
│ ├── questions.md
├── quick-reference/
│ ├── cheatsheet.md
├── study-guide/
│ ├── 01-compute.md
│ ├── 02-storage-databases.md
│ ├── 03-networking.md
│ ├── 04-iam-security.md
│ ├── 05-deployment-management.md
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GCP Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide
> Complete study guide for the Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification. Covers Compute, Storage, Databases, Networking, IAM, deployment, and gcloud CLI with 50 practice questions, hands-on gcloud examples, and an exam-day cram sheet.
Exam Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **Exam Code** | Associate Cloud Engineer |
| **Duration** | 120 minutes |
| **Questions** | ~50 questions (multiple choice + multiple select) |
| **Passing Score** | ~70% (Google does not publish exact threshold) |
| **Cost** | $200 USD |
| **Delivery** | Testing center or online proctored (Kryterion) |
| **Prerequisites** | None (recommended: 6+ months GCP experience) |
| **Validity** | 2 years (recertification required) |
Exam Domains
| Domain | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Setting up a cloud solution environment | ~18% | Projects, billing, CLI, APIs |
| Planning and configuring cloud solutions | ~22% | Compute, storage, network planning |
| Deploying and implementing | ~26% | GCE, GKE, App Engine, data solutions |
| Ensuring successful operation | ~18% | Monitoring, logging, maintenance |
| Configuring access and security | ~16% | IAM, service accounts, audit |
Who This Is For
What's Inside
Study Guide (5 chapters)
| File | Topic | Key Services |
|---|---|---|
| `study-guide/01-compute.md` | Compute services | GCE, GKE, App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions |
| `study-guide/02-storage-databases.md` | Storage and databases | Cloud Storage, SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, Firestore |
| `study-guide/03-networking.md` | Networking | VPC, Load Balancing, Cloud DNS, CDN, VPN |
| `study-guide/04-iam-security.md` | IAM and security | Roles, service accounts, org policies |
| `study-guide/05-deployment-management.md` | Deployment and management | Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Deployment Manager |
Practice Questions
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| `practice-questions/questions.md` | 50 realistic multiple-choice questions |
| `practice-questions/answer-key.md` | Full answer key with detailed explanations |
Examples
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| `examples/gcloud-commands.sh` | 50+ essential gcloud commands organized by service |
| `examples/deployment.yaml` | Sample Deployment Manager template |
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v2.0.0 — Initial release. Last updated 2026-06-16.
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