PCA Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
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What is the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)?
The Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) is a professional-level certification from Google Cloud. This app has 839 original practice questions with detailed explanations, timed practice, and FSRS spaced repetition — all offline. Questions follow the previous exam outline; update in progress.
Professional Cloud Architect exam facts (checked 2026-10-15)
- Questions
- 50–60 (multiple choice and multiple select)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- Not published by Google
- Exam fee
- USD 200
Source: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect page, checked 2026-10-15. Vendors change fees and exam formats; confirm on the vendor page before you book.
What's in the PCA app
Prepare confidently for the Google Professional Cloud Architect (GCP-PCA) exam. GCP-PCA Practice provides hundreds of carefully crafted practice questions.
◆ COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE • practice sets covering all exam domains
◆ REALISTIC EXAM EXPERIENCE • Timed practice mode • Single and multiple-choice questions in exam format • Exam readiness score to track your progress
◆ SMART STUDY TOOLS • Detailed explanations for every question • Spaced-repetition flashcards powered by FSRS algorithm • Bookmarks for quick review • Personal notes on any question • Per-domain accuracy to identify weak areas
◆ MULTILINGUAL • Available in English, Japanese, Korean, German, and Portuguese
◆ PRIVACY & OFFLINE • Works completely offline — no internet required • No ads, no tracking
Start with free practice sets. Unlock all sets with a one-time purchase.
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PCA exam guide domains (vendor)
Current domains and weights from the Google Cloud exam guide (checked 2026-10-15), shown as exam information. Questions follow the previous exam outline; update in progress.
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture | 25%
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| Managing and provisioning a cloud solution infrastructure | 17.5%
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| Designing for security and compliance | 17.5%
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| Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes | 15%
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| Managing implementation | 12.5%
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| Ensuring solution and operations excellence | 12.5%
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Domains in this app
Questions follow the previous exam outline; update in progress. Number of questions per domain of the outline the questions were written for (counted from the app's question data on 2026-10-15).
| Domain (previous outline) | Questions |
|---|---|
| Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture | 252 (30%) |
| Designing for security and compliance | 182 (22%) |
| Managing and provisioning infrastructure | 179 (21%) |
| Managing implementation | 117 (14%) |
| Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes | 109 (13%) |
| Ensuring solution and operations reliability | 0 (0%) |
Why StudyKits for PCA
Case-study style
Long scenario questions in the style of the PCA case studies, with architecture trade-offs explained.
Detailed explanations
Every question links the answer to the underlying service, doc, or framework — no fluff.
Timed practice
Timed practice sets in exam format (single and multiple choice), with an exam readiness score to track progress.
Fully offline
All questions ship with the app. No network needed after install — study on the subway, on a flight.
Free to start. Pro for the full bank.
One-time in-app purchase. No subscription, no auto-renewal.
Free
$0
Forever, no time limit
- First 3 question sets
- Detailed explanations
- Domain-by-domain accuracy
- No ads, no tracking
Pro
RecommendedOne-time
Per certification · price on the App Store / Google Play
- Full 839 bank
- Timed exam simulation
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Bookmarks + personal notes
- One purchase, no subscription
The price is shown on the App Store and Google Play in your local currency, including tax. Refunds follow the App Store / Google Play refund policy — see Terms.
PCA questions, answered
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