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Google Cloud · GCP-AGWA · Intermediate

Associate Google Workspace Administrator

Validates proficiency in managing Google Workspace environments, including user accounts, core services, security policies, endpoints, and the AI-powered assistant. 55+ AI-generated practice questions with explanations. Free trial, pass guarantee.

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55 Questions
120min Time Limit
70% Pass Score
$125 USD Exam Fee

Overview

About the exam

The Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification validates proficiency in managing Google Workspace environments for organizations. It covers user and group management, core service configuration (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet), security policies, endpoint management, and troubleshooting.

This certification was introduced as the associate-level replacement for the retired Professional Google Workspace Administrator exam, making it the current standard for Workspace admin credentialing.

Exam Domains

What's on the exam

The exam consists of 50-60 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions over 2 hours. Questions cover practical admin scenarios including user provisioning, service configuration, security policy enforcement, mobile device management, and troubleshooting common issues in the Admin Console.

Managing user accounts, domains, and Directory 20%
Managing core Workspace services 23%
Managing data governance and compliance 15%
Managing security policies and access controls 20%
Managing browsers and endpoints 10%
Monitoring and troubleshooting common issues 13%

Format

What to expect

multiple choice
80%
multiple response
20%

Watch out

Where candidates struggle

This exam requires hands-on familiarity with the Google Workspace Admin Console. Book knowledge alone is insufficient — candidates need to have configured organizational units, managed security settings, and troubleshot real issues.

  1. 01
    OU Structure — Misunderstanding organizational unit inheritance and how policies cascade
  2. 02
    Security Settings — Confusing 2-Step Verification enforcement, context-aware access, and SSO configuration
  3. 03
    Drive Sharing — Not understanding the interplay between sharing settings at org, OU, and individual levels
  4. 04
    Endpoint Management — Overlooking mobile device management policies and Chrome device enrollment
  5. 05
    Data Regions — Not knowing how data region policies affect where Workspace data is stored

Details

Exam logistics

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English and Japanese. Renewal options available within the eligibility period.

Delivery Online-proctored (Pearson VUE) or onsite-proctored at testing centers
Retake policy 14-day wait after a failed attempt. No limit on retakes.
Validity 3 years
Career outcomes IT administrator, systems administrator, help desk specialist, technical support engineer, and collaboration engineer roles managing Google Workspace.
Renewal Certification valid for 3 years. Renewal options available within the renewal eligibility period.
Study time ~60 hours
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