Google Associate Cloud Engineer – FAQs
What is a Google Cloud certification?
Google Cloud’s certification program gives Google Cloud users, customers and partners a way to demonstrate their technical skills in a particular job role or technology. Individuals are assessed using a variety of rigorously developed industry standard methods to determine whether they meet Google Cloud’s proficiency standards.
Why should I get a Google Cloud certification?
Google Cloud certifications give you benchmarks for your professional development. They help you gauge your skill set against your peers and demonstrate your value to hiring managers. you can get a sample of questions here.
What is the difference between a certification and an exam?
The certification is what an individual candidate earns. It is defined by a list of requirements that must be met. Usually, an exam is included in this list of requirements.
How long is a Google Cloud certification valid?
Unless explicitly stated in the detailed exam descriptions, all Google Cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date certified. Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status.
Can I take the exam again if I’m already certified?
No. You may not attempt the same exam while currently certified unless you are within the recertification eligibility period starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date. If you violate these terms, your exam result will be rejected; you may be decertified from the Google Certification Program; you may be prohibited from taking the exam and/or any other Google exam; and Google, in its sole discretion, may terminate any applicable business relationship with you.
Is there an age requirement in order to be able to take a certification exam?
Google Cloud Platform Associate and Professional Certification exams: you must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for any Google Cloud Platform certification exam.G Suite: To be eligible for the G Suite Certification exam, you must be at least 13 years of age (except in countries with a higher minimum age), as detailed in this support article.
Do I need to be a Google Cloud partner to take an exam?
No. Certification exams can be taken by anyone who is interested.
Are Google Cloud certification exams eligible for VA reimbursement?
Yes. Any qualifying US veteran covered under a GI Bill can submit a reimbursement request to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, and Associate Cloud Engineer exams.
How does VA reimbursement work?
Qualified candidates need to attempt the exam and then apply for reimbursement using VA Form 22-803 after receiving the results. Proof of payment along with the notice of test results or the applicable certification document is submitted with VA form 22-0803.
Will more Google Cloud certification exams become available for VA reimbursement?
Yes. As soon as an exam reaches its 2 year anniversary google apply to have it included in the list of eligible exams. For example:
- Professional Cloud Architect – eligible
- Professional Data Engineer – eligible
- Associate Cloud Engineer – eligible
- Professional Cloud Developer – applying January 2021
- Professional Cloud Network Engineer – applying March 2021
- Professional Cloud Security Engineer – applying April 2021
- Professional Collaboration Engineer – applying June 2021
- Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer – applying January 2022
Where can I learn more about this VA benefit?
Additional information about this benefit is available on the Education and Training page of the GI Bill website.
How much do certification exams cost?
The cost of certification exams varies. Google Associate Cloud Engineer exam costs $125.
What happens if I don’t pass a certification exam?
If you don’t pass an exam, you can take it again after 14 days. If you don’t pass a second time, you must wait 60 days before you can take it a third time. If you don’t pass the third time, you must wait a year before taking it again. You may attempt the exam in multiple languages, at a testing center or online, but each attempt regardless of language or delivery method counts toward the total permissible attempts and the waiting period between attempts still applies. Payment is required each time you take an exam. Circumventing this retake policy by registering under a different name or any other means is a violation of the exam terms and conditions and will result in a denied or revoked certification.
Why don’t I receive my score or any feedback when I submit my exam?
exams are designed to determine only whether or not an individual meets a minimum passing standard. They are not designed to be diagnostic or spread people out on a scale of ability. For this reason, numerical scores are not meaningful for the examinee and can be misinterpreted.
Why don’t I receive section feedback on my exam?
google recognize that some other exam providers provide section feedback on their exams. they do not because it is not meaningful and could be misleading. exams are not designed to diagnose strengths and weaknesses. exam sections are very broad topic categories, and the range of specific questions you may receive for each section in a single exam sitting is extremely narrow by comparison. Based on such a small amount of data, there is no meaningful feedback at the section level that we can responsibly provide.
Are all questions on the exam scored?
No. At any given time, a small number of questions on our exams may be unscored. These are newly developed questions that are being evaluated for their effectiveness. This is a standard practice in the testing industry.
How do google develop exams?
We follow industry accepted procedures to ensure our exams are valid and accurate. Google’s exam development process includes the following steps:
- Job Task Analysis
- Question development
- Beta and final exams
- Passing score
How often do google update exams?
Exam content can be updated at any time.
How are the exams delivered?
The delivery method for an exam depends on its format. Please refer to the official exam page for exam format and delivery information.
How much time will it take me to complete an exam?
Exams vary in length. Please refer to the exam page for exam format and time limits.
Are there prerequisites to taking a certification exam?
prerequisites refer from exam to exam. so. you need to visit different exam pages for this.
How can I prepare for the exams?
Real-world, hands-on experience is the best preparation. Google certification exams are designed to identify individuals who demonstrate skills using Google technology to perform critical job tasks.
Can I take this exam in a group or with a partner?
No. Google’s exam terms and conditions, the exam must be taken independently and without collaboration with other people. If you are caught cheating or working with another person during your exam, your results will be voided and you will be banned from taking another Google Cloud certification exam for a year.
Where can I take a certification exam?
you can take the exam online through Webassessor or through choosing any site for exam which is nearest or comfortable to you.
Are remotely proctored certification exams open-book exams?
No, these are not open-book exams. You cannot use any notes or any other unauthorized items while taking any of our exams. Your work area should be clear of all items except for your computer. If you are caught using any unauthorized items, this will be flagged for misconduct and you may risk having your results voided and being barred from taking any Google Cloud certification exams.