Google Professional Cloud Architect - PCA - Practice Exams

[UPDATED 2026] Master the PCA exam with realistic practice tests aligned to the latest Google Cloud blueprint!

[UPDATED WITH THE LATEST OFFICIAL GOOGLE CLOUD CASE STUDIES]

This course is fully aligned with the latest official Google Professional Cloud Architect case studies, which are a critical component of the exam and heavily emphasized in scenario-based questions. All mock exams include questions derived from and consistent with the following official case studies:

• Altostrat Media

• Cymbal Retail

• EHR Healthcare

• KnightMotives Automotive

These case studies reflect real-world business challenges across media, retail, healthcare, and automotive industries, requiring you to design architectures that balance scalability, reliability, security, cost optimization, and operational excellence on Google Cloud. The questions mirror how the PCA exam expects you to evaluate trade-offs, interpret business constraints, and recommend optimal Google Cloud solutions within each organization’s context.

Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)

Prepare with confidence for the Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification through this expertly curated mock exam course, fully updated to reflect the latest official Google Cloud case studies and the current exam blueprint. Designed for cloud architects, solution engineers, and IT professionals aiming to validate their expertise in designing, developing, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), this course delivers six full-length mock exams aligned with the most current exam requirements.

Each exam simulates the structure, complexity, and question formats found in the official PCA certification exam. The questions comprehensively cover the key domains, including designing cloud solution architecture, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, optimizing reliability and performance, and analyzing and troubleshooting GCP solutions. Strong emphasis is placed on architectural decision-making using managed services, multi-region designs, hybrid connectivity, and governance best practices.

These mock exams provide the opportunity to assess your readiness, strengthen weak areas, and gain familiarity with realistic exam scenarios. Every question is accompanied by a clear, detailed explanation that not only identifies the correct answer but also explains why the other options are incorrect—highlighting common exam traps, cost implications, and architectural anti-patterns.

Whether you are preparing for your first exam attempt or refining your knowledge to align with the latest case study updates, this course provides the structured practice and guidance needed to succeed. Sharpen your skills, build confidence, and move one step closer to earning your Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

Can I retake the practice tests?

Yes, you can attempt each practice test as many times as you like. After completing a test, you'll see your final score. Each time you retake the test, the questions and answer choices will be shuffled for a fresh experience.

Is there a time limit for the practice tests?

Yes, each test includes a time limit of 120 seconds per question.

What score do I need to pass?

You need to score at least 70% on each practice test to pass.

Are explanations provided for the questions?

Yes, every question comes with a detailed explanation.

Can I review my answers after the test?

Absolutely. You’ll be able to review all your submitted answers and see which ones were correct or incorrect.

Are the questions updated frequently?

Yes, the questions are regularly updated to provide the best and most relevant learning experience.

Additional Note: It’s highly recommended that you take the practice exams multiple times until you're consistently scoring 90% or higher. Don’t hesitate—start your preparation today. Good luck!