PCD
Professional Cloud Developer practice test
445 Google PCD practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.
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- All 445 questions with explanations
- Study, timed and flashcard modes
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- Questions
- 445
- Free samples
- 20
- Versions
- 2
- Updated
- Jul 2026
PCD is retired as of Apr 30, 2025. The question bank stays available for reference.
Exam simulator
Practice PCD in the simulator.
Study, timed and flashcard modes. Answers and explanations as you go, and your progress saves.
At a glance
PCD, by the numbers.
Official specifications published by Google.
- Duration
- 90 min
- Questions
- 55-65
- Passing score
- 70%
- Exam fee
- $175
- In the bank
- v1 (156), PCD (289)
Exam guide
Everything about PCD.
PCD · Google · v1.0
Exam information
Official specifications published by Google, plus what is in our question bank.
- Duration
- 90 min
- Questions
- 55-65
- Passing score
- 70%
- Level
- Specialist
- Question types
- Multiple choice, Multiple response
What PCD covers
7 weighted domains. Open a domain for its topics, and a topic for its objectives. Practice questions are tagged to these.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PCD earns the PCDRA - Detection and Remediation Analyst in the Security Operations track.
- PCCETPalo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technicianoptional
- PCCSAPalo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associateoptional
How to study for this exam?
Use the PCD practice test alongside the official material below.
Official exam blueprint with domain weightings and detailed topics
Comprehensive study guide for exam preparation
Complete certification program policies and procedures
- Cortex XDR: Prevention and DeploymentContact for pricing
- Cortex XDR: Investigation and ResponseContact for pricing
- PCDRA Learning PathSelf-paced online
Focused preparation workshop for PCDRA exam
- Cortex XDR Pro Administrator's GuideOnline documentation
- Cortex XDR API ReferenceAPI documentation
What's changed on this exam?
Status and coverage changes that affect what you should study.
- Current status
- RETIRING
- Last content update
- Nov 21, 2021
- Announced
- Oct 1, 2024
Who should take this exam?
PCD is typically taken by Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, Security operations specialists and Incident responders, among 3 other roles. Experience level: intermediate.
Three ways to practise
Study mode
Work through the bank at your own pace with the answer and explanation one tap away. Flag questions, add notes, bookmark the hard ones.
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Timed mode
A shuffled deck with a countdown that mirrors the real exam. Your score is saved to your attempt history.
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Flashcards
Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.
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