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PCA Advanced Cloud

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Professional-level certification covering designing, securing, and managing robust cloud architectures on Google Cloud.

Last updated 2026-02-01

3 Questions
2 Free to try
120m Duration
700 Passing score

About the PCA exam

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) is a advanced-level Google Cloud certification covering 3 topic areas. The trykickoff PCA practice bank holds 3 questions with an explanation on every one, and 2 of them are free to try without an account.

Who this exam is typically for

Cloud engineers Cloud architects DevOps engineers Platform administrators

Sample PCA question

A real question from the PCA bank, with the explanation that ships with it.

Designing Architectures

Which design pattern isolates environments and provides strong network boundaries in Google Cloud?

  • ASeparate projects with VPC networks
  • BA single project with shared credentials
  • COne global VPC with no firewall rules
  • DPublic buckets for all data
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — Separate projects with VPC networks

Separating environments into projects with their own VPCs enforces isolation and least privilege.

Topics covered

Question distribution across the 3-question PCA bank.

  • Designing Architectures 1 questions
  • Security 1 questions
  • Managing and Provisioning 1 questions

Skills tested

Every topic area the PCA bank currently covers.

Designing Architectures Security Managing and Provisioning

Light practice set. A quick check of the topic areas rather than a full mock exam.

How to prepare

A six-step routine that works whether you have a week or a month.

  1. 1

    Check where you stand

    Take the 2 free PCA questions first. No account is needed, and every answer comes with an explanation.

  2. 2

    Work the topic areas

    Study the 3 topic areas listed below, starting with the ones carrying the most questions.

  3. 3

    Practise with explanations

    Use practice mode so you see the verdict and the reasoning straight after each answer.

  4. 4

    Review your weak topics

    After each attempt, read the per-topic breakdown and redo the areas you scored lowest on.

  5. 5

    Sit a timed attempt

    Switch to exam mode and work to the 120-minute limit to build pacing.

  6. 6

    Retake until consistent

    Repeat until you clear the 700 passing score on the full bank, not just the free set.

What you get

  • Scenario-based questions that mirror the real PCA exam style.
  • An explanation for every question, so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
  • Practice mode with instant feedback and progress saved between sessions.
  • A per-topic breakdown after each attempt to show where to focus next.
  • Unlimited retakes with reshuffled questions on the full bank.

PCA at a glance

Exam code
PCA
Category
Cloud
Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
120 min
Passing score
700
Total questions
3
Free questions
2

Frequently asked questions

Is the PCA practice test free?

Yes. trykickoff offers 2 free PCA practice questions with explanations. The full bank of 3 questions is available for $29.00.

How many questions are in the PCA question bank?

The trykickoff PCA bank contains 3 practice questions covering 3 topic areas.

What is the passing score for PCA?

The passing score for PCA is 700. The exam duration is approximately 120 minutes.

Do I need an account to practice?

No. You can take the free practice quiz without an account. Creating a free account lets you save progress and unlock full exam banks.

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