- A
Create instance group, then health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
This order ensures all backend components (instance group, health check) exist before defining the backend service, and frontend components (URL map, proxy, forwarding rule) are built sequentially after the backend.
- B
Create backend service, then health check, then instance group, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why wrong: Incorrect because the backend service requires the instance group and health check to exist before it can be created.
- C
Create health check, then instance group, then backend service, then target proxy, then URL map, then forwarding rule.
Why wrong: Incorrect because the URL map must be created before the target proxy, as the proxy references the URL map.
- D
Create forwarding rule, then target proxy, then URL map, then backend service, then health check, then instance group.
Why wrong: Incorrect because components must be built from back to front; the forwarding rule depends on the target proxy, which depends on the URL map, etc.
Steps to Configure a Cloud HTTP Load Balancer in Front of a Compute Engine Instance Group
This ACE practice question tests your understanding of ace exam topics. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Order the steps to configure a Cloud Load Balancer (HTTP/S) in front of a Compute Engine instance group.
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
Create instance group, then health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Instance group and health check must exist before backend service; then frontend components.
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.
- ✓
Create instance group, then health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why this is correct
This order ensures all backend components (instance group, health check) exist before defining the backend service, and frontend components (URL map, proxy, forwarding rule) are built sequentially after the backend.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create backend service, then health check, then instance group, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the backend service requires the instance group and health check to exist before it can be created.
- ✗
Create health check, then instance group, then backend service, then target proxy, then URL map, then forwarding rule.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the URL map must be created before the target proxy, as the proxy references the URL map.
- ✗
Create forwarding rule, then target proxy, then URL map, then backend service, then health check, then instance group.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because components must be built from back to front; the forwarding rule depends on the target proxy, which depends on the URL map, etc.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
What to study next
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FAQ
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What does this ACE question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create instance group, then health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule. — Instance group and health check must exist before backend service; then frontend components.
What should I do if I get this ACE question wrong?
Identify which ACE exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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