Google Cloud SQL - Using SQL Server with Cloud SQL MCQ

Google Cloud SQL – 21 – Using SQL Server with Cloud SQL MCQ

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1. What type of database management system does Google Cloud SQL support for running in its environment?

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

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2. What does Google Cloud SQL’s managed service handle for SQL Server instances?

Hardware procurement

Application development

Routine maintenance tasks

Network security

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3. Which of the following is a key benefit of using SQL Server with Google Cloud SQL?

Limited scalability options

In-house database management

Integration with Google Cloud services

Manual failover configuration

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4. How can you create a new SQL Server instance in Google Cloud SQL using the gcloud command-line tool?

gcloud create-sql-instance

gcloud sql instances create

gcloud sql new-instance

gcloud sql create-instance

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5. What is the purpose of the –database-version flag when creating a SQL Server instance with the gcloud command?

Defines the SQL Server version

Sets the machine type

Configures the region

Specifies the instance name

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6. Which tool can you use to connect to a SQL Server instance on Google Cloud SQL?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Google Sheets

Google Cloud Console

SQL Server Import and Export Wizard

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7. What is the recommended tool for migrating data from an existing SQL Server database to Google Cloud SQL?

Dataflow

SQL Server Backup and Restore

Data Migration Service (DMS)

Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service

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8. What configuration details do you need to provide when connecting to a SQL Server instance on Google Cloud SQL from a SQL Server client?

Service account credentials

Project ID and region

Instance name and region

IP address and port

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9. Which of the following is not a task you can perform with SQL Server on Google Cloud SQL?

Configuring physical hardware

Monitoring database performance

Managing database users and roles

Scaling database resources

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10. How can you enable high availability for your SQL Server instance on Google Cloud SQL?

By restricting access to the instance

By using a custom machine type

By disabling automatic backups

By creating additional replicas

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11. What Google Cloud feature helps protect SQL Server data by providing encryption at rest and in transit?

Google Cloud Firewall

Google Cloud IAM

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Google Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)

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12. Which Google Cloud service can you integrate with SQL Server on Google Cloud SQL for advanced analytics and machine learning solutions?

Google Bigtable

Google BigQuery

Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Pub/Sub

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13. What is the primary purpose of the Data Migration Service (DMS) in the context of SQL Server migration to Google Cloud SQL?

Handling automatic backups

Managing IAM permissions

Transferring data to Google Cloud Storage

Facilitating data migration

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14. What is the recommended practice for monitoring the performance of a SQL Server instance on Google Cloud SQL?

Implementing Google Cloud's monitoring and logging tools

Using SQL Profiler

Regularly shutting down the instance

Reviewing physical hardware specifications

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15. How can you optimize the resources allocated to your SQL Server instance on Google Cloud SQL?

By using the gcloud sql optimize command

By disabling automatic scaling

By manually configuring the hardware specifications

By adjusting the instance's CPU and RAM resources

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16. What does IAM stand for in the context of Google Cloud SQL’s security features?

Internet Access Management

Internal Authentication Method

Identity and Access Management

Integrated Access Management

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17. What Google Cloud service can help you set up alerts and notifications based on SQL Server instance performance metrics?

Google Cloud Functions

Google Cloud Dataflow

Google Cloud Monitoring

Google Cloud IAM

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18. What is the purpose of the -ip_address_types parameter in the context of SQL Server instances on Google Cloud SQL?

To define the types of IP addresses used

To specify the public IP address

To restrict access to specific IP addresses

To configure hardware specifications

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19. What is the significance of VPC peering in securing SQL Server instances on Google Cloud SQL?

It restricts access to specific IP addresses

It enables cross-platform compatibility

It provides access to external networks

It allows unrestricted access to the internet

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20. What does the Dataflow service offer in terms of SQL Server data integration?

Direct SQL Server connection

Real-time data synchronization

Automatic schema generation

Data warehousing capabilities

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21. In a cross-platform environment, how does Google Cloud SQL facilitate database connections and integration?

By supporting various programming languages and platforms

By enforcing strict database schemas

By restricting access to specific platforms

By providing a proprietary API

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22. What is the recommended way to authenticate applications when using SQL Server on Google Cloud SQL?

Use Google Cloud credentials or service account keys

Use API keys and HMAC credentials

Use SSL/TLS certificates

Use SQL Server-specific credentials

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23. What is the primary benefit of using Google Cloud SQL for SQL Server?

Self-managed database environment

Manual backup and restore

Limited scalability options

Integration with Google Cloud services

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24. What is the primary purpose of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) in the context of SQL Server on Google Cloud SQL?

Database creation

Physical hardware configuration

Database administration and querying

Data migration

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