- A
Compute Engine with enhanced network
Why wrong: Not a service for global low-latency static content or SSL termination.
- B
Cloud Functions
Why wrong: Functions are for event-driven compute, not for static content delivery or SSL.
- C
Cloud CDN
CDN caches static content at the edge for low-latency delivery.
- D
Cloud Load Balancing
Load balancer can offload SSL termination and distribute traffic.
- E
Cloud Storage
Why wrong: Cloud Storage stores objects but does not provide CDN or SSL termination directly.
Question 650 of 997
CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of cloud architecture and design. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is deploying a web application on Google Cloud that requires low-latency access to static content (images, CSS) for global users. The application also needs to handle SSL termination to reduce load on backend instances. Which TWO services should the architect use? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Cloud CDN
Cloud CDN (Option C) is correct because it uses Google's global edge cache to deliver static content (images, CSS) with low latency by caching content at points of presence (PoPs) close to users. Cloud Load Balancing (Option D) is correct because it provides global anycast-based load balancing with integrated SSL termination, offloading the SSL/TLS handshake from backend instances and reducing their CPU load.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Compute Engine with enhanced network
Why it's wrong here
Not a service for global low-latency static content or SSL termination.
- ✗
Cloud Functions
Why it's wrong here
Functions are for event-driven compute, not for static content delivery or SSL.
- ✓
Cloud CDN
Why this is correct
CDN caches static content at the edge for low-latency delivery.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Cloud Load Balancing
Why this is correct
Load balancer can offload SSL termination and distribute traffic.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Cloud Storage
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Storage stores objects but does not provide CDN or SSL termination directly.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that Cloud Storage alone can serve static content globally with low latency, but it lacks edge caching and SSL termination, requiring Cloud CDN and Cloud Load Balancing to meet the requirements.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cloud CDN leverages Google's global edge network with over 150 PoPs, using HTTP/2 and QUIC protocols to reduce latency. Cloud Load Balancing uses global anycast IP addresses and supports both TCP and UDP traffic, with SSL certificates managed via Google-managed or self-managed certificates; it terminates SSL at the edge, forwarding plaintext HTTP to backends, which reduces backend CPU usage by up to 80% in high-traffic scenarios.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this CV0-004 question test?
Cloud Architecture and Design — This question tests Cloud Architecture and Design — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cloud CDN — Cloud CDN (Option C) is correct because it uses Google's global edge cache to deliver static content (images, CSS) with low latency by caching content at points of presence (PoPs) close to users. Cloud Load Balancing (Option D) is correct because it provides global anycast-based load balancing with integrated SSL termination, offloading the SSL/TLS handshake from backend instances and reducing their CPU load.
What should I do if I get this CV0-004 question wrong?
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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