Correct Answer: Yes, using Google-managed encryption keys (or customer-managed keys if desired)
Persistent Disks are automatically encrypted-at-rest by Google Cloud using Google-managed keys or customer-managed keys (CMEK) via Cloud KMS....
Correct Answer
Yes, using Google-managed encryption keys (or customer-managed keys if desired)
Why This Answer Is Correct
Persistent Disks are automatically encrypted-at-rest by Google Cloud using Google-managed keys or customer-managed keys (CMEK) via Cloud KMS.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Persistent Disk — a core concept tested in Cloud Digital Leader. Understanding Persistent Disk 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.
Your application requires persistent block storage that survives Google Compute Engine instance termination. Which service should you use?
You need to create a backup of your Persistent Disk volume for disaster recovery. What feature should you use?
What is a 'Persistent Disk' in Google Cloud?
Which Persistent Disk type provides the highest performance (IOPS and throughput) for demanding workloads?
What is the primary difference between Persistent Disk and Local SSD?