Question 33
Domain 5How can you automate the execution of data pipeline tasks on a schedule in Google Cloud?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Cloud Scheduler is Google Cloud’s managed cron service for running jobs on a timetable. It lets you "automate the execution" of tasks by triggering HTTP, Pub/Sub, or App Engine targets on a schedule, which is ideal for recurring data pipeline steps.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Cloud Run
B. Cloud Scheduler
Google Cloud’s managed scheduling service is Cloud Scheduler, which is designed to trigger recurring jobs at fixed times or intervals using cron or App Engine-style schedules. It can invoke an HTTP endpoint, publish to Pub/Sub, or target App Engine, so it fits a data pipeline step that must run automatically on a timetable rather than manually or continuously.
C. Cloud Storage.
D. BigQuery