Final answer:
Cloud Dataproc is a managed Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop service that lets you run clusters with minimal administration and create job-specific clusters without HDFS.
Step-by-step explanation:
Cloud Dataproc is a managed Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop service offered by Cloud Platform. It allows you to run Spark and Hadoop clusters with minimal administration, making it easier to focus on your data processing tasks.
Statement A is true as Cloud Dataproc simplifies the setup and management of Spark and Hadoop clusters, reducing administrative overhead.
Statement C is true as Cloud Dataproc allows you to create job-specific clusters without requiring the use of HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System). Instead, it uses Cloud Storage which provides scalable and durable storage for data processing.
The correct options are a and c.