Google Associate Cloud EngineerSetting up a cloud solution environmentEasy
A small startup is setting up its first Google Cloud environment. They need to create a new billing account to pay for their services. Which of the following roles is required to create a new billing account?
- AProject Creator
- BBilling Account User
- CBilling Account Creator
- DOrganization Administrator
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Correct answer: C. Billing Account Creator
To create a new billing account, the user must have the 'Billing Account Creator' role. This role grants the necessary permissions to establish new billing accounts within an organization.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Project Creator role allows creating new projects but not billing accounts.
- B. The Billing Account User role allows linking projects to an existing billing account, but not creating a new one.
- D. While an Organization Administrator has broad permissions, 'Billing Account Creator' is the specific role needed for this task and follows the principle of least privilege.
Billing Account Creator Role
The 'Billing Account Creator' role grants permission to create new Google Cloud billing accounts.
- Required for establishing new billing accounts.
- Typically assigned at the organization level.
- Adheres to the principle of least privilege for billing management.
Memory trick: Creating a new bill? You need the 'Creator' role, not just a 'User' or 'Admin'.