The Google Cloud Administration (Core) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills of job candidates and employees in essential Google Cloud administration concepts, tools, and techniques, with a primary focus on supporting cloud-based implementations and operations. The test evaluates key areas including Compute Engine Virtual Machine Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Networking, Cloud Storage Management, Cloud Monitoring and Logging, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Basics. To assess these skills, the test uses a variety of question formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions, with some questions subject to individual time limits to discourage cheating and improve predictive accuracy. Questions are drawn from a large pool to further prevent cheating, and one or more questions are scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of candidate responses.

The specific attributes measured include:

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Note that while the Google Cloud Administration (Core) assessment is a useful and efficient instrument for confirming a base level of skill or knowledge about this important topic, it is not intended to pinpoint the exact level of candidate or skill. We recommend that skills tests, like this one, be used in parallel with other measurements, such as cognitive ability, job fit, and behavioral history. Each different type of test provides a valuable piece of information you can use when evaluating potential job performance.