Google PCA Practice Question: Analysing and Optimising Technical and Business Processes
A company runs a web application on Compute Engine behind a HTTP(S) Load Balancer. They want to reduce latency for users worldwide. Which Google Cloud service should they use?
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
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Cloud CDN
Cloud CDN caches content at Google's edge locations, reducing latency for global users. Cloud Armor is for security, Cloud NAT for outbound connectivity, and Cloud VPN for site-to-site VPN.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cloud CDN
Why this is correct
Cloud CDN caches content at edge locations to reduce latency.
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Cloud Armor
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Armor provides DDoS protection and WAF, not caching.
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Cloud NAT
Why it's wrong here
Cloud NAT provides outbound internet for instances without public IPs.
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Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
Cloud VPN is for encrypted tunnels to on-premises.
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Key term
Cloud VPN
A Cloud VPN is a service that securely connects your private network to a cloud provider's network over the public internet using encryption and authentication.
Key term
VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server, protecting your data and hiding your online activity.
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