Correct Answer: Native mode supports real-time updates and mobile SDKs; Datastore mode is for server-side apps requiring high-scale writes and compatibility with older Datastore apps
You must choose the mode when creating the database, and it cannot be changed later....
Correct Answer
Native mode supports real-time updates and mobile SDKs; Datastore mode is for server-side apps requiring high-scale writes and compatibility with older Datastore apps
Why This Answer Is Correct
You must choose the mode when creating the database, and it cannot be changed later.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Cloud Firestore — a core concept tested in Associate Cloud Engineer. Understanding Cloud Firestore is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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Which Google Cloud NoSQL database is designed for mobile and web apps, providing real-time data synchronization across clients?
How does Cloud Firestore handle data consistency in a multi-region deployment?
What is a 'Collection' in Cloud Firestore?
Which feature of Firestore allows you to run a piece of code on the server-side to validate data or perform complex logic before a document is written?