CLOUD-ARCHITECT: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
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About the CLOUD-ARCHITECT Exam
Design and manage robust, secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud.
The most sought-after Google Cloud certification. Covers solution design, migration, security, compliance, performance optimisation, and operational reliability — with real-world case studies.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CLOUD-ARCHITECT is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced validation. 2+ years of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 8-12 weeks of intensive study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CLOUD-ARCHITECT |
| Title | Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 50–60 |
| Cost | $200 USD |
| Provider | Kryterion |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple select |
| Official Page | View on GCP → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CLOUD-ARCHITECT exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Designing and Planning a Cloud Solution Architecture | 24% | 48 |
| Managing and Provisioning Solution Infrastructure | 15% | 30 |
| Designing for Security and Compliance | 19% | 38 |
| Analyzing and Optimizing Technical and Business Processes | 20% | 40 |
| Managing Implementations of Cloud Architecture | 12% | 24 |
| Ensuring Solution and Operations Reliability | 10% | 20 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Designing and Planning a Cloud Solution Architecture carries the most weight (24%) — start there. Ensuring Solution and Operations Reliability has the least (10%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CLOUD-ARCHITECT with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
GCP Certification Path
GCP certs follow: Foundational (Cloud Digital Leader) → Associate (Cloud Engineer) → Professional (Architect, Data Engineer, etc.). Cloud Digital Leader is the entry point.
Related GCP Certifications
If you’re studying for the CLOUD-ARCHITECT, you might also be interested in these GCP certifications:
- CLOUD-DIGITAL-LEADER: Google Cloud Digital Leader — 200 practice questions
- CLOUD-ENGINEER: Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer — 200 practice questions
- DATA-ENGINEER: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer — 200 practice questions
- SECURITY-ENGINEER: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer — 200 practice questions
- CLOUD-DEVELOPER: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives