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What is the difference between Compute Engine and Cloud Run?
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Compute Engine: IaaS with full VM control. Cloud Run: Managed serverless platform that auto-scales containers based on requests.
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Google Cloud Professional Architect is a Google Cloud certification. These facts come from the current exam guide and are the numbers to plan around.
| Domain | Weight | What to focus on |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Plan Cloud Solutions | 24% | Solution design, Technical requirements, Migration planning |
| Manage and Provision Infrastructure | 24% | Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Infrastructure as code |
| Design for Security and Compliance | 20% | Identity and access, Data security, Compliance frameworks |
| Analyze and Optimize | 16% | Cost optimization, Performance optimization, Monitoring and logging |
| Ensure Reliability | 16% | High availability, Disaster recovery, SRE practices |
Yes. You can start Professional Cloud Architect practice and flashcards free without creating an account. A free account keeps your progress, and the full bank (150+ questions) unlocks with a subscription.
They cover all 5 domains of the Professional Cloud Architect exam: Design and Plan Cloud Solutions (24%), Manage and Provision Infrastructure (24%), Design for Security and Compliance (20%), Analyze and Optimize (16%), Ensure Reliability (16%). Each section is weighted in the same proportion as the real exam, so nothing high-value is buried.
The Professional Cloud Architect exam has approximately 50 questions in 120 minutes, with a passing score of 700. Use the practice questions to confirm you are consistently above that line before booking the real exam.
Study in short, spaced sessions: a card you have not seen for two days is worth more than a card you reread immediately. Filter by Design and Plan Cloud Solutions first, then mix domains so you practise identifying the topic before recalling the definition.
They are the recall half of preparation. Pair the cards with practice questions and at least one timed practice exam — candidates who only review cards usually recognise terms but miss scenario questions.