Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer — Question 306

You are the lead ML engineer on a mission-critical project that involves analyzing massive datasets using Apache Spark. You need to establish a robust environment that allows your team to rapidly prototype Spark models using Jupyter notebooks. What is the fastest way to achieve this?

Answer options

• A. Set up a Vertex AI Workbench instance with a Spark kernel.
• B. Use Colab Enterprise with a Spark kernel.
• C. Set up a Dataproc cluster with Spark and use Jupyter notebooks.
• D. Configure a Compute Engine instance with Spark and use Jupyter notebooks.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as Vertex AI Workbench is specifically designed for ML workflows and provides an integrated environment that supports rapid prototyping with Spark. Options B, C, and D may involve additional setup time or complexity, making them less efficient for rapid prototyping compared to using Vertex AI Workbench.