The correct answer is 'Verify the automated script for errors or omissions,' because before examining other factors, it is vital to ensure that the script designed to perform the job is correct and free of errors. This is the first step in troubleshooting why the expected actions were not carried out by the automation system. Checking the cloud console logs for errors or inspecting recent code commits may provide insight into other issues but are not the first steps when validating the job performed by an automated script. Ensuring the cloud service account has the proper permissions, while important, is not specific to the validation of the automation script itself.