Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Explanation

To link a project to a new billing account in Google Cloud, you have multiple options:

Correct Answer: C - Link the project in the Cloud Console

This is the primary and most straightforward method:

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console
2. Navigate to Billing
3. Select the project you want to link
4. Click "Change billing account"
5. Select the new billing account

Additional Methods:

• You can also use the gcloud command-line tool: gcloud beta billing projects link PROJECT_ID --billing-account=BILLING_ACCOUNT_ID
• You can use the Cloud Billing API

Why other options are incorrect:

• A) Recreate the project: This is unnecessary and would result in losing all existing resources and configurations
• B) Export billing data: This is for exporting billing reports, not for linking projects to billing accounts
• D) Use gcloud only: While gcloud can be used, it's not the only method, and the Cloud Console method is equally valid and often more user-friendly

Best Practice:

• Ensure you have appropriate permissions (Billing Account Administrator or Billing Account User role)
• Verify that the billing account is in good standing
• Consider setting up billing alerts and budgets after linking the project