# Google Cloud Administration (Core, Short) Assessment

## Description
The Google Cloud Administration (Core) (Short) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills of job candidates and employees in performing essential tasks that support Google cloud-based implementations and operations. The test evaluates key skill 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. The assessment features Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions drawn from a large pool to help prevent cheating, and one or more questions include time limits to further deter cheating and improve predictive performance. Additionally, one or more questions are scored using artificial intelligence to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of candidate responses.

## Competencies Measures
- Cloud Storage Management
- Compute Engine Virtual Machine Management
- Compute Engine Virtual Machine Management (Free Text Responses)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) (Free Text Responses)
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Networking

## Metadata
- **Duration:** 14.0 Minutes
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Type:** Skills/Knowledge Assessment (Test)
- **Last Updated:** July 1, 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/9690/google-cloud-administration-core-short.html)