Free Acquia Certified Cloud Pro Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Acquia Certified Cloud Pro practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Which Cloud Platform infrastructure layer performs regional reverse proxy caching and load balancing?

   1. A.The application layer running Apache and PHP
   2. B.The regional layer running Nginx and VarnishCorrect answer: B
   3. C.The database layer running Percona MySQL
   4. D.The file system layer running AWS EFS

   Explanation: Acquia identifies "Regional reverse proxy caching and load balancing infrastructure (Nginx and Varnish®) with TLS (SSL) termination". This regional layer performs the stated functions.

   Reference: Cloud Platform architecture and key concepts — Configuration

2. 2Which Drupal application component stores user-uploaded pictures and PDF files?

   1. A.The application codebase
   2. B.The application database
   3. C.The application filesCorrect answer: C
   4. D.The application Git tags

   Explanation: Acquia states, "The files store user-uploaded objects, such as pictures and PDF files." The database and codebase have distinct roles.

   Reference: Key concepts in Cloud Platform — Code, databases, and files

3. 3Who can create an application through the Cloud Platform user interface?

   1. A.An Owner or AdministratorCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Any user with a registered SSH key
   3. C.Any user with access to a Drupal page
   4. D.A user with only cache-clearing permission

   Explanation: Acquia states, "You must be an Owner or Administrator to create an application using the Cloud Platform user interface." Application creation requires that role.

   Reference: Creating an application on Cloud Platform — Creating an application on Cloud Platform

4. 4How can CSS and JavaScript aggregation improve page loading?

   1. A.By reducing the number of HTTP requests per pageCorrect answer: A
   2. B.By issuing a separate HTTP request for every asset
   3. C.By disabling all browser caching of static assets
   4. D.By increasing the number of CSS and JavaScript files

   Explanation: Acquia says combining resources with aggregation can "reduce the number of HTTP requests for each webpage." Fewer separate asset requests can improve delivery.

   Reference: Improving application performance — CSS and JavaScript aggregation

5. 5In the Cloud Platform architecture, which layer runs Apache, PHP, and Drupal code?

   1. A.The regional reverse proxy layer
   2. B.The distributed file system layer
   3. C.The application infrastructure layerCorrect answer: C
   4. D.The relational database infrastructure

   Explanation: Acquia lists "Application layer infrastructure (Apache, PHP, Drupal code, cron, SSH and Memcached)". Those components run in the application layer.

   Reference: Cloud Platform architecture and key concepts — Configuration

6. 6Where does the application store Drupal nodes and user information?

   1. A.In the application databaseCorrect answer: A
   2. B.In the Git branch metadata
   3. C.In the uploaded file directory
   4. D.In the application codebase

   Explanation: The guide says, "The databases store your application’s content, configuration, and other information, including Drupal nodes, user information and log information." These records belong to the database.

   Reference: Key concepts in Cloud Platform — Code, databases, and files

7. 7How does Acquia describe creating applications for Cloud Platform Enterprise and Professional subscribers?

   1. A.Enterprise requests creation through Support; Professional can create through the UICorrect answer: A
   2. B.Professional requests creation through Support; Enterprise purchases Professional through the UI
   3. C.Both must purchase a new Professional subscription to create any application
   4. D.Both must submit a Support ticket for every application

   Explanation: Acquia states, "Cloud Platform Professional subscribers may create an application at any time." For Enterprise, it instructs, "Create a Support ticket to create an application."

   Reference: Creating an application on Cloud Platform — Creating an application on Cloud Platform

8. 8Where should CSS and JavaScript aggregation changes be tested first according to Acquia?

   1. A.In a non-production environment before productionCorrect answer: A
   2. B.In Production before testing on non-production
   3. C.In Production only after enabling aggregation
   4. D.In every environment at once before any testing

   Explanation: Acquia recommends "testing CSS and JS aggregation settings on non-production environments first." Asset ordering can cause issues in rare cases.

   Reference: Improving application performance — CSS and JavaScript aggregation

9. 9Which Cloud Platform infrastructure component provides a relational database service?

   1. A.Percona MySQL database infrastructureCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Redhat Gluster file system infrastructure
   3. C.Nginx regional reverse proxy infrastructure
   4. D.Apache and PHP application infrastructure

   Explanation: The architecture lists "Database infrastructure: Percona MySQL". The other components serve file, proxy, or application functions.

   Reference: Cloud Platform architecture and key concepts — Configuration

10. 10What type of SSH access does Cloud Platform provide to infrastructure?

    1. A.Root access authenticated with a password
    2. B.Non-privileged access using a registered public keyCorrect answer: B
    3. C.Sudo access using an API token
    4. D.Privileged access using a shared private key

    Explanation: Acquia specifies "Non-privileged access to your infrastructure using SSH, using a public key you register with your Cloud Platform user account." It also states users have no root or sudo permissions.

    Reference: Key concepts in Cloud Platform — Comparing Cloud Platform to virtual private infrastructure