Interacting with Google Cloud :Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation (Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect Professional Certificate) Answers 2025
Question 1
Which of the following does NOT allow you to interact with Google Cloud?
🟩 Cloud Explorer ❌ Google Cloud Console ❌ REST-based API ❌ Cloud Shell
Explanation:
Cloud Explorer is a Visual Studio extension and is not an official Google Cloud interaction tool. Google Cloud Console, Cloud Shell, and REST APIs all allow direct interaction with Google Cloud resources.
Question 2
What is the difference between the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Shell?
🟩 Cloud Shell is a command-line tool, while the Cloud Console is a graphical user interface ❌ Cloud Shell is a locally installed tool, while the Cloud Console is a temporary VM ❌ Cloud Console is a command-line tool ❌ They are identical
Explanation:
Google Cloud Console = GUI in browser. Cloud Shell = browser-based command-line environment running on a temporary VM in Google Cloud.