Google Professional Cloud Architect – PCA – Practice Exams

Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)

Prepare with confidence for the Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification through this expertly curated mock exam course. Designed for cloud architects, solution engineers, and IT professionals aiming to validate their expertise in designing, developing, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), this course delivers six full-length mock exams aligned with the latest exam blueprint.

Each exam simulates the structure, complexity, and question formats found in the official PCA certification exam. The questions comprehensively cover the key domains, including designing cloud solution architecture, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, optimizing reliability and performance, and analyzing and troubleshooting GCP solutions. These mock exams provide the opportunity to assess your readiness, strengthen weak areas, and gain familiarity with real-world cloud architectural scenarios.

Every question is accompanied by a clear, detailed explanation that not only identifies the correct answer but also clarifies why the other options are incorrect. These insights help reinforce conceptual understanding and practical application, bridging the gap between theory and hands-on implementation.

Whether you are preparing for your first exam attempt or seeking to refine your knowledge, this course provides the structured practice and guidance needed to succeed. Sharpen your skills, build confidence, and move one step closer to earning your Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

Case studies

A critical component of the PCA exam is the use of case studies, which test your ability to analyze business and technical requirements in real-world contexts. This course integrates case-study-based questions that mirror the style and depth of those in the actual exam. You will practice evaluating existing cloud architectures, recommending improvements, and designing robust, scalable solutions based on detailed customer scenarios—just as you will be expected to do on exam day. These case studies are intended to provide additional context to help you choose your answer(s). Review the case studies that may be used in the exam (Google website):

• EHR Healthcare

• Helicopter Racing League

• Mountkirk Games

• TerramEarth

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Architect: Designing Scalable and Secure Cloud Solutions

A GCP Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and managing robust, secure, and scalable cloud architecture on Google Cloud Platform. They translate business requirements into cloud-based solutions by leveraging GCP services for compute, storage, networking, and security. GCP Cloud Architects play a critical role in optimizing infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and guiding cloud adoption strategies for organizations across various industries.

Can I retake the practice tests?

Yes, you can attempt each practice test as many times as you like. After completing a test, you’ll see your final score. Each time you retake the test, the questions and answer choices will be shuffled for a fresh experience.

Is there a time limit for the practice tests?

Yes, each test includes a time limit of 120 seconds per question.

What score do I need to pass?

You need to score at least 72% on each practice test to pass.

Are explanations provided for the questions?

Yes, every question comes with a detailed explanation.

Can I review my answers after the test?

Absolutely. You’ll be able to review all your submitted answers and see which ones were correct or incorrect.

Are the questions updated frequently?

Yes, the questions are regularly updated to provide the best and most relevant learning experience.

Additional Note: It’s highly recommended that you take the practice exams multiple times until you’re consistently scoring 90% or higher. Don’t hesitate—start your preparation today. Good luck!