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Why does Google Cloud Platform retain Admin Activity audit logs for 400 days by default?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
GCP - Cloud IAM Advanced
Why does Google Cloud Platform retain Admin Activity audit logs for 400 days by default?
ABecause Data Access logs are deleted immediately.
BTo support long-term compliance and forensic investigations.
CTo improve system performance by caching logs.
DBecause Admin Activity logs are small and cheap to store.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand retention purpose

    Long retention supports compliance rules and forensic analysis after incidents.

  2. Step 2: Identify correct reason

    Admin Activity logs are kept 400 days to meet these needs, not for performance or cost reasons.

  3. Final Answer:

    To support long-term compliance and forensic investigations. -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Retention supports compliance and investigations [OK]
Quick Trick: Long retention helps compliance and investigations [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking retention is for performance
  • Assuming logs are deleted quickly
  • Confusing Admin Activity with Data Access retention

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