[Solved] What is the main purpose of environment variables in a Google Cloud application? — Ans: To store configuration values that the app can use at runtime | GCP

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What is the main purpose of environment variables in a Google Cloud application?

ATo permanently save user data in the cloud

BTo create virtual machines automatically

CTo encrypt all data sent over the network

DTo store configuration values that the app can use at runtime

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand environment variables
Environment variables hold configuration values like API URLs or feature flags that apps read when running.
Step 2: Eliminate distractor options
Permanent data storage, network encryption, and VM creation are unrelated to environment variables.
Final Answer:
To store configuration values that the app can use at runtime -> Option D
Quick Check:
Environment variables = config values [OK]

Quick Trick: Environment variables hold settings your app reads [OK]

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