# Google Cloud Administration (Core) Assessment

## Description
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.

## Competencies Measures
- Cloud Monitoring and Logging
- Cloud Storage Management
- Compute Engine Virtual Machine Management
- Compute Engine Virtual Machine Management (Free Text Responses)
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Basics
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) (Free Text Responses)
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Networking

## Metadata
- **Duration:** 19.0 Minutes
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Type:** Skills/Knowledge Assessment (Test)
- **Last Updated:** June 30, 2026

## Catalog Link
View additional details or to administer the assessment to a candidate here:
[View in Online Test Catalog](https://www.hravatar.com/ta/tests/9664/google-cloud-administration-core.html)