Google Cloud Digital Leader: Exam FAQs
Who is a Cloud Digital Leader?
A Cloud Digital Leader can recognize and examine the various capabilities of Google Cloud core products and services, as well as how they may be applied to meet specific business objectives. A Cloud Digital Leader understands the fundamentals of cloud computing and can demonstrate a broad application of cloud computing expertise in a range of settings. Moreover, they have the ability to:
- Firstly, explain the capabilities of Google Cloud’s main products and services, as well as how they help businesses.
- Secondly, describe common business use cases and how cloud technologies can help a company succeed.
What is Google Cloud Digital Leader Exam?
Talking about the exam, the Cloud Digital Leader exam is not exclusive to any one job function. Individuals who want or are required to understand the purpose and use of Google Cloud products can take the exam to test their knowledge and abilities. However, there are no prerequisites for this exam but it is suggested to have experience collaborating with technical professionals.
What is the time duration for the Google Cloud Digital Leader Exam?
The Google Cloud Digital Leader is a 90 minutes based exam.
What type of questions will be there on the exam?
The exam will have questions of type multiple choice and multiple-select questions, including real-world technical scenarios for examining your ability for identifying suitable cloud solutions and Google Cloud products.
How much does the Google Cloud Digital Leader Exam registration cost?
The exam registration will cost you around $99 and is available in English and Japanese language.
How to schedule the exam?
Please follow these procedures for booking an exam:
- Firstly, find the exam you wish to take on the Google Cloud website and click Register.
- Google Cloud certifications are available in a variety of languages. The list of available languages may be seen on the exam page. Create a new user account in Google Cloud’s instance of that language in Webassessor if you’re a first-time test taker or want to take the certification exam in a localized language.
- Secondly, register and choose whether to take the exam online or in a testing facility near you. This includes the Exam Delivery Method includes:
- Taking the online-proctored exam from a remote location. For this, first, check the online testing requirements.
- Secondly, taking the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center. Here, you can locate a test center near you.
What are the major areas of the Google Cloud Digital Leader Exam?
The major areas are:
What is the exam Retake Policy?
The integrity of the certified user cohort is protected by our efforts to maintain exam security and enforce testing rules. Google Cloud guarantees that program regulations are followed carefully and consistently. If you don’t pass an exam, you have 14 days to retake it. If you don’t pass the second time, you’ll have to wait 60 days before taking it again. However, if you fail the third time, you must wait 365 days before taking the exam again.
What is the Google Identifying and Preventing Misconduct policy?
When a person is caught breaking the Exam Terms and Conditions, Google Cloud undertakes a thorough investigation. This may involve acquiring exam delivery records or information from other sources, as well as gathering data from exam delivery platform partners. The Certification team decides on a course of action after confirming the misconduct depending on the evidence once an investigation begins. Exam results may be invalidated, certificates may be revoked, and other corrective steps may be taken. However, some of the misconduct and/or exam misuse examples include, but are not limited to:
- Firstly, false or fake identification is a serious offense.
- Secondly, improperly providing or receiving aid
- Thirdly, exam information can be delivered in a variety of ways, including but not limited to web posts, official or informal test preparation or discussion groups, memorization, or any other manner.
- Fourthly, having non-authorized objects on you during an examination
- Next, using unauthorized exam preparation resources (such as braindumps and/or unauthorized release of exam questions with or without answers)
- Lastly, attempting to delete or remove exam material (in any format)
What is the exam Cancellation and reschedule policy?
- If you fail to show up for your exam, you will forfeit your exam money and will not be refunded.
- Secondly, your exam money is forfeited and you will not receive a refund if you cancel your exam less than 72 hours before your onsite exam time or less than 24 hours before your online exam time.
- Thirdly, you will charge a rescheduling fee if you reschedule your exam within 72 hours of your onsite exam time or within 24 hours of your online exam time. Further, by entering into your Webassessor account and selecting “Register for an Exam,” you may set a new exam date and time. Choose to Reschedule/Cancel from the Scheduled/In Progress Exams option.
Will I be notified when I need to recertify?
Yes. You will receive renewal notifications 90, 60, and 30 days prior to your certification expiration date. Reminder emails will be sent to the email address you inputted into Kryterion’s Webassessor during your exam registration process.
Am I allowed to get recertified before the start of the 60 day recertification window?
No. You may not attempt the same exam while currently certified unless you are within the recertification eligibility period starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date. If you violate these terms, your exam result will be rejected, you forfeit any exam fees paid, any current certification(s) may be revoked, and you could be suspended from the Google Cloud Certification Program.
My certification has expired. What happens now?
To continue receiving the certification benefits, you will need to take the exam again to recertify. Please note that taking the exam after your certification expires will not renew the same certification; you will be allotted a new certification Series ID, and you must pay the full list price of the exam.
What are the benefits of getting Google Certified?
Become Google Cloud Certified and unlock the following benefits:
- Receive Google Cloud certification merchandise for every professional level certification earned
- Build your professional network and engage with other certified leaders by accessing an exclusive Google Cloud Certified community
- Receive a digital badge and a certificate to showcase your achievements on social media
- Opt in to the publicly accessible Credential Holder Directory created for the Google Cloud Certified community and discover new employment opportunities.
- Get an exclusive chance to attend virtual and in-person industry events hosted by Google Cloud and earn more swag
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