How I cleared GCP - Associate Cloud Engineer Certification

Google Cloud - Associate Cloud Engineer Certification

Trust me , I am not saying you have go the shortcut path nor I am big fan or reading the documentation line-by-line. But if your someone who can do some calculation in mind and be pro-active to grasp what is needed and what can be applied some common sense, you won't face much difficulty.

When I appeared for the exam, I had hard time recalling whether these questions have been there in the test series or dumps that I prepared with. Unfortunately, there was not much questions that clased up with the my preparation material. I had to re-think, re-apply the AWS knowledge in order answer each question.

I had to eliminate the wrong ones to get to 1 correct answer that closedly resembles the given requirement.

Remember, there will be 2 answers matching almost the same and you might be trapped to answer one of them which feels right. Don't do that. Read the question 10 times to see if the answer you are about to lock fits the requirement.

Example: you might be under doubt to select 2 answer

1) .... web-application using cloud run and periodic jobs using cloud run

2) .... web-application using cloud run and periodic jobs using compute engine.

You might think 1) should be correct as it has less overhead compared to 2) in which we have to manage the VM ourselves. But if question says- less overhead costs, then 2) should be better fit here.

Lastly, I would say apply your previous knowledge to mark your answers. Remember 2 hrs is enough, so if you are not confident , mark for review and proceed and visit later. I had put review flag on 35 questions.

Resources I used

Now, the main part which you need. Where did I prepared from and what where my main resources materials. Let me put in the sequence wise:

Courses:

GCP Associate Cloud Engineer - Google Cloud Certification

[course on Udemy from - Ranga Karanam]

This one is must so you understand each section-compute, datbase etc in details. I watched in 1.5x speed and tried hands-on with free-trail account I created for myself. You might be tempted to ignore this part and just continue bing watching. But it will definately put you to sleep and later you will end up scrolling insta reels.

Watch a topic > Practice the same in GCP console> re-watch if doubt/stuck somewhere.

Exam Dumps and Test Series:

I used below 2 resources for sample questions

1. Previous year questions form ExamTopics -

Disclaimer: The answers in the ExamTopics are not 100% correct so you might have to check the discussion section to see which is correct. Don't trust 100%.

Summary of points

1. Don't binge watch tutorial or vides - PRACTICE


2. Don't trust the dumps, use your judegement


3. Don't start making notes on paper, its time taking keep your notes resources, links etc in Notion or some online note app.


4. Be disciplined about your commitment and prepare everyday atleast put 15-20 mins to keep you live.


5. Use comparision technique to understand a service.

Important points on the exam day

1. Don't drink to much water and Don't eat too much before the exam. This might cause diziness and cost you lack of focus during the exam. Suitable a time that best suits you and during which you have less distraction from family and friends




2. Don't panic. Ask if anything required prior to exam. You will have to go through basic screening process and system checks. Do not panic if you are stuck at some where or where it is taking longer than usual time to start the checks. Your exam duration won't be compromised.




3. Dont' rush. You have 2hrs. Settle down and relax. Make yourself comfortable and tackle each questions with outmost care. Give each questions proper time and mind to understand and then proceed. Don't overthink if you are not able to answer, just mark it for review and proceed and re-visit later.




4. Lastly, its not the end of the world. Just a certification exam. Even if you fail, there is nothing to worry about. Atleast you tried. Yes, there would be small dent on your pocket but you can re-learn, re-attempt and come back stronger 💪

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