- A
Cloud Armor
Why wrong: Cloud Armor protects against DDoS and web attacks, not data exfiltration.
- B
Sensitive Data Protection (DLP)
Why wrong: DLP helps classify and redact sensitive data, but does not prevent exfiltration.
- C
Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
DLP can inspect and de-identify sensitive data to prevent accidental leaks.
- D
VPC Service Controls
VPC Service Controls create perimeters that block data transfer to unauthorized networks.
- E
Cloud IDS
Why wrong: Cloud IDS detects network intrusions but does not prevent data exfiltration.
Question 252 of 1,000
Cloud Digital Leader VPC Service Controls Practice Question
This GCDL practice question tests your understanding of google cloud security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: vPC Service Controls. 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.
Which TWO services help protect against data exfiltration in Google Cloud? (Choose 2)
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 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
VPC Service Controls create security perimeters that prevent data from being exfiltrated from specified VPC networks. Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) helps detect and redact sensitive data, preventing accidental leaks of sensitive information. Cloud Armor protects against DDoS attacks, and Cloud IDS detects intrusions, but neither directly prevents data exfiltration.
Key principle: VPC Service Controls
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Cloud Armor
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Armor protects against DDoS and web attacks, not data exfiltration.
- ✗
Sensitive Data Protection (DLP)
Why it's wrong here
DLP helps classify and redact sensitive data, but does not prevent exfiltration.
- ✓
Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Why this is correct
DLP can inspect and de-identify sensitive data to prevent accidental leaks.
Related concept
VPC Service Controls
- ✓
VPC Service Controls
Why this is correct
VPC Service Controls create perimeters that block data transfer to unauthorized networks.
Related concept
VPC Service Controls
- ✗
Cloud IDS
Why it's wrong here
Cloud IDS detects network intrusions but does not prevent data exfiltration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Note that both 'Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)' (option C) and 'Sensitive Data Protection (DLP)' (option B) refer to the same Google service, but only option C is listed as correct. In this question, option B is a distractor; the intended correct answer is C. VPC Service Controls (option D) is the other correct answer.
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
- VPC Service Controls
- Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
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
VPC Service Controls
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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What does this GCDL question test?
Google Cloud Security — This question tests Google Cloud Security — VPC Service Controls.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — VPC Service Controls create security perimeters that prevent data from being exfiltrated from specified VPC networks. Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) helps detect and redact sensitive data, preventing accidental leaks of sensitive information. Cloud Armor protects against DDoS attacks, and Cloud IDS detects intrusions, but neither directly prevents data exfiltration.
What should I do if I get this GCDL question wrong?
Review vPC Service Controls, then practise related GCDL questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
VPC Service Controls
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