- A
Point-in-time recovery with backups
Why wrong: Backups allow restore to a point in time, but not automated failover.
- B
Multi-region Cloud SQL instance
Why wrong: Cloud SQL is regional; there is no multi-region instance.
- C
Cross-region read replica
A cross-region read replica uses asynchronous replication and can be promoted for DR with minimal data loss.
- D
Private IP connectivity
Why wrong: Private IP affects networking, not replication or failover.
Question 506 of 1,000
Cloud Digital Leader Cross-region read replica Practice Question
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of google cloud products and services. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: cross-region read replica. 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 needs to replicate data between two Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instances in different regions for disaster recovery. They require automated failover with minimal data loss. Which feature should they enable?
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
✓
Cross-region read replica
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL supports cross-region read replicas using asynchronous replication. These replicas can be promoted to standalone instances in a disaster scenario, providing automated failover with minimal data loss. Point-in-time recovery relies on backups and does not provide real-time replication. Multi-region instances are not available for Cloud SQL; cross-region replicas are the correct approach for DR. Private IP addresses are for connectivity, not replication.
Key principle: Cross-region read replica
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Point-in-time recovery with backups
Why it's wrong here
Backups allow restore to a point in time, but not automated failover.
- ✗
Multi-region Cloud SQL instance
Why it's wrong here
Cloud SQL is regional; there is no multi-region instance.
- ✓
Cross-region read replica
Why this is correct
A cross-region read replica uses asynchronous replication and can be promoted for DR with minimal data loss.
Related concept
Cross-region read replica
- ✗
Private IP connectivity
Why it's wrong here
Private IP affects networking, not replication or failover.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is to think that multi-region instances exist in Cloud SQL; they do not. The correct approach is to use cross-region read replicas for disaster recovery.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Cross-region read replica
- Asynchronous replication
- Disaster recovery (DR)
- Point-in-time recovery (PITR)
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
Cross-region read replica
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Cross-region read replica Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Google Cloud Products and Services — This question tests Google Cloud Products and Services — Cross-region read replica.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cross-region read replica — Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL supports cross-region read replicas using asynchronous replication. These replicas can be promoted to standalone instances in a disaster scenario, providing automated failover with minimal data loss. Point-in-time recovery relies on backups and does not provide real-time replication. Multi-region instances are not available for Cloud SQL; cross-region replicas are the correct approach for DR. Private IP addresses are for connectivity, not replication.
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