Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer — Question 137

You created several resources in multiple Google Cloud projects. All projects are linked to different billing accounts. To better estimate future charges, you want to have a single visual representation of all costs incurred. You want to include new cost data as soon as possible. What should you do?

Answer options

• A. Configure Billing Data Export to BigQuery and visualize the data in Data Studio.
• B. Visit the Cost Table page to get a CSV export and visualize it using Data Studio.
• C. Fill all resources in the Pricing Calculator to get an estimate of the monthly cost.
• D. Use the Reports view in the Cloud Billing Console to view the desired cost information.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct option, A, allows for real-time data export to BigQuery, which can then be visualized in Data Studio for comprehensive insights. Option B provides a static CSV export that does not update automatically, while option C only offers estimates rather than actual incurred costs. Option D, while useful for viewing costs, does not provide the visual representation or the ability to quickly incorporate new data like BigQuery does.