Google PCA Manage and provision cloud infrastructure Practice Question
Which THREE are valid methods to connect an on-premises network to a Google Cloud VPC?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Cloud Router as a standalone connectivity method, when it is actually a routing component that must be paired with a VPN tunnel or Interconnect to function.
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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Dedicated Interconnect
Dedicated Interconnect (A) provides a direct physical connection between your on-premises network and Google Cloud, offering high bandwidth and a Service Level Agreement (SLA) of up to 99.99% availability. It uses a cross-connect in a colocation facility to attach your on-premises router to a Google Cloud router, enabling private, low-latency connectivity to your VPC without traversing the public internet.
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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Dedicated Interconnect
Why this is correct
Dedicated Interconnect provides direct physical connection.
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Cloud VPN
Why this is correct
Cloud VPN provides encrypted tunnels over the internet.
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Cloud Router
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Router is used for BGP dynamic routing, not as a connection method.
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VPC peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC peering connects VPCs, not on-premises networks.
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Partner Interconnect
Why this is correct
Partner Interconnect connects through a supported partner.
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Key term
SLA
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and a customer that defines the level of service expected, including metrics like uptime, response time, and penalties for non-compliance.
Key term
Dedicated Interconnect
A Dedicated Interconnect is a direct, private physical connection between your on-premises network and a cloud provider's network, bypassing the public internet for faster, more reliable, and more secure data transfer.
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