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GCP PCA Certification FAQ

Common questions about the 2026 exam and our practice platform.

How difficult is the PCA exam compared to AWS Solutions Architect?

The PCA is often considered more difficult because it relies heavily on analyzing complex case studies and choosing the "most correct" solution among several working options, rather than just knowing service names.

Should I take the Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) exam first?

If you have less than a year of hands-on experience, yes. The ACE exam builds the foundational command-line and console skills that the PCA exam assumes you already have.

How often are the case studies updated by Google?

The core case studies (EHR Healthcare, Mountkirk, TerramEarth) remain consistent for long periods, but the underlying technical requirements and "modern" solutions evolve as new GCP products are released.

Does this site offer PDF downloads of questions?

Not at this time. We provide an interactive, timed testing environment to better simulate the actual exam experience, which is the most effective way to prepare.