Bird
0
0

You created a logging sink to export data access logs to BigQuery but see no data arriving. What is a likely cause?

medium📝 Debug Q14 of 15
GCP - Cloud IAM Advanced
You created a logging sink to export data access logs to BigQuery but see no data arriving. What is a likely cause?
AData access logs are disabled in the project
BBigQuery dataset is in a different region
CThe sink uses a Cloud Storage bucket instead of BigQuery
DThe sink filter excludes data access logs
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Check if data access logs are enabled

    If data access logs are disabled, no logs will be generated or exported.
  2. Step 2: Consider other causes

    While filters and regions matter, the most common cause is logs not enabled at all.
  3. Final Answer:

    Data access logs are disabled in the project -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Logs must be enabled to export data [OK]
Quick Trick: Verify logs are enabled before checking sinks [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming filter or region is always the problem
  • Confusing sink destination with log generation
  • Not enabling data access logs in IAM & Admin

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free

Free Signup - Practice All Questions
More GCP Quizzes