About this free ACE mock exam

Two free GCP ACE exams, 30 questions each. Covers compute, networking, storage, operations, and security. Every question is written in the scenario style of the real Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam, and the two 30-question sets are graded instantly with a detailed explanation for each answer.

Preparing for the real certification? Our live GCP Training — ACE & PCA course covers every domain below with hands-on labs, or browse all 12 free mock exams in the Certification Vault.

ACE exam domains covered

  • Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment17.5%
  • Planning and Configuring a Cloud Solution17.5%
  • Deploying and Implementing a Cloud Solution25%
  • Ensuring Successful Operation of a Cloud Solution20%
  • Configuring Access and Security20%

ACE — Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the real GCP ACE exam?

The Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam has 50 questions with a 2-hour time limit. All questions are multiple choice or multiple select. Google does not publish the exact number of scored vs. unscored questions. The passing score is set by Google and not publicly disclosed as a fixed percentage.

What is the passing score for the GCP ACE exam?

Google does not publish the exact passing score for the ACE exam. The score is on a 0–100 scale and Google sets the passing threshold based on expert judgement. Aim for at least 70% correct in your preparation — most candidates who pass consistently score in the 70–80% range on practice exams.

What GCP services are most important for the ACE exam?

Focus on: Compute Engine (instances, managed instance groups, autoscaling, load balancing), GKE (Standard vs Autopilot, Deployments, Services, HPA), Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage (storage classes, lifecycle policies), Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Pub/Sub, Cloud Dataflow, VPC networking (subnets, firewall rules, Cloud NAT, VPN, Interconnect), IAM (roles, service accounts, Workload Identity), Cloud Monitoring, and Cloud Logging.

How is this mock exam different from the real GCP ACE?

Our mock has 30 scenario-based questions per attempt (60 total across 2 exams) with a 60-minute timer. The real GCP ACE has 50 questions and 120 minutes. Our questions match the ACE exam's domain weightings and cover the same practical decision-making scenarios — selecting the right service, configuration, or command for a given requirement.

Should I take GCP ACE before GCP Professional Cloud Architect?

The ACE is not an official prerequisite for the Professional Cloud Architect (PCA), but it is a recommended stepping stone. ACE validates hands-on skills for deploying and managing GCP solutions. PCA builds on that foundation with complex architectural design, trade-off analysis, and enterprise-scale multi-service solutions. Most candidates benefit from ACE experience before attempting PCA.