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Qwiklabs fundamentals Features and components Regardless of topic or expertise level, all Qwiklabs share a common interface. The lab that you're taking should look similar to this: lab_view.png NoteYou are not taking the "Creating a Virtual Machine" lab shown in the image; it is used as an example to highlight common features across Qwiklabs. Read the following lab component definitions, and then locate them in the interface. Start Lab (button) Clicking this button creates a temporary Google Cloud environment, with all the necessary services and credentials enabled, so you can get hands-on practice with the lab's material. This also starts a countdown timer. Credit The price of a lab. 1 Credit is usually equivalent to 1 US dollar (discounts are available when you purchase credits in bulk). Some introductory-level labs (like this one) are free. The more specialized labs cost more because they involve heavier computing tasks and demand more Google Cloud resources. Time Specifies the amount of time you have to complete a lab. When you click the Start Lab button, the timer will count down until it reaches 00:00:00. When it does, your temporary Google Cloud environment and resources are deleted. Ample time is given to complete a lab, but make sure you don't work on something else while a lab is running: you risk losing all of your hard work! Score Many labs include a score. This feature is called "activity tracking" and ensures that you complete specified steps in a lab. To pass a lab with activity tracking, you need to complete all the steps in order. Only then will you receive completion credit. Paying for a lab Some labs are free, but others require you to pay. For those, when you click the Start Lab button, a dialog gives you the choice to launch the lab with an access code or credits. If you don't have either, click Buy credits and follow the instructions. buy_credit.gif Reading and following instructions This browser tab contains the lab instructions. When you start a lab, the lab environment—in this case, the Google Cloud Console user interface—opens in a new browser tab. You will need to switch between the two browser tabs to read the instructions and then perform the tasks. Depending on your physical computer setup, you could also move the two tabs to separate monitors. Test your understanding Answer the following multiple choice questions to reinforce your understanding of the concepts we've covered so far.