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After creating a snapshot of a persistent disk, what happens to the snapshot when the original disk is deleted?

medium📝 service behavior Q5 of 15
GCP - Cloud SQL and Databases
After creating a snapshot of a persistent disk, what happens to the snapshot when the original disk is deleted?
AThe snapshot becomes invalid and cannot be used
BThe snapshot is automatically deleted with the disk
CThe snapshot remains intact and can be used to create new disks
DThe snapshot is converted into a disk automatically
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand snapshot independence

    Snapshots are independent copies stored separately from the original disk.

  2. Step 2: Determine snapshot behavior after disk deletion

    Deleting the original disk does not affect existing snapshots; they remain usable.

  3. Final Answer:

    The snapshot remains intact and can be used to create new disks -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Snapshot independence = Remains after disk deletion [OK]
Quick Trick: Snapshots stay even if original disk is deleted [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming snapshots delete with disks
  • Thinking snapshots become invalid automatically
  • Believing snapshots convert to disks

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