CDL Beginner Cloud

Google Cloud Digital Leader

Foundational certification covering digital transformation, Google Cloud core services, data, AI, and cloud operations.

Last updated 2026-02-01

3 Questions

2 Free to try

90m Duration

700 Passing score

Recognised certification badges

The same exam codes as official-style credential badges — metallic rim, dark plaque, vendor mark and tier stars.

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Free CDL questions

Start with 2 free questions and an explanation on every one. No account required.

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About the CDL exam

Google Cloud Digital Leader (CDL) is a beginner-level Google Cloud certification covering 3 topic areas. The certtop CDL practice bank holds 3 questions with an explanation on every one, and 2 of them are free to try without an account.

Who this exam is typically for

Cloud engineers Cloud architects DevOps engineers Platform administrators

Sample CDL question

A real question from the CDL bank, with the explanation that ships with it.

Digital Transformation

What is a key benefit of moving from capital expenditure to operational expenditure in the cloud?

ACosts scale with usage instead of large upfront purchases
BYou own the physical hardware
CThere are no ongoing costs
DCapacity is fixed forever

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — Costs scale with usage instead of large upfront purchases

Cloud shifts spending to an operational model where you pay for what you consume rather than buying hardware upfront.

Topics covered

Question distribution across the 3-question CDL bank.

Digital Transformation 1 questions
Google Cloud Services 1 questions
Data and AI 1 questions

Skills tested

Every topic area the CDL bank currently covers.

Digital Transformation Google Cloud Services Data and AI

Light practice set. A quick check of the topic areas rather than a full mock exam.

How to prepare

A six-step routine that works whether you have a week or a month.

1

Check where you stand

Take the 2 free CDL questions first. No account is needed, and every answer comes with an explanation.
2

Work the topic areas

Study the 3 topic areas listed below, starting with the ones carrying the most questions.
3

Practise with explanations

Use practice mode so you see the verdict and the reasoning straight after each answer.
4

Review your weak topics

After each attempt, read the per-topic breakdown and redo the areas you scored lowest on.
5

Sit a timed attempt

Switch to exam mode and work to the 90-minute limit to build pacing.
6

Retake until consistent

Repeat until you clear the 700 passing score on the full bank, not just the free set.

What you get

Scenario-based questions that mirror the real CDL exam style.
An explanation for every question, so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
Practice mode with instant feedback and progress saved between sessions.
A per-topic breakdown after each attempt to show where to focus next.
Unlimited retakes with reshuffled questions on the full bank.