Google PCA Manage implementation of cloud architecture Practice Question
Which TWO statements are true about Google Cloud HTTPS Load Balancers?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the global HTTPS Load Balancer (for external traffic) with the Internal HTTP(S) Load Balancer (for internal traffic), leading them to incorrectly select option D as true.
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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They can forward traffic to backends in multiple regions, including instances in different VPC networks.
Google Cloud HTTPS Load Balancers are global external load balancers that can distribute traffic to backends across multiple regions, and they support cross-VPC connectivity via Shared VPC or VPC Network Peering, allowing instances in different VPC networks to serve as backends.
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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They support only external backends, such as internet-facing instances.
Why it's wrong here
They support internal backends as well (e.g., Compute Engine instances with internal IPs).
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They support only IPv4 traffic.
Why it's wrong here
They support both IPv4 and IPv6.
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They can forward traffic to backends in multiple regions, including instances in different VPC networks.
Why this is correct
Global HTTPS Load Balancers support multi-region backends, including across VPCs via Network Endpoint Groups.
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They can be used to load balance internal HTTP(S) traffic within a VPC.
Why it's wrong here
Internal HTTP(S) load balancing requires Internal Load Balancer, not HTTPS Load Balancer.
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They are global resources and use a single anycast IP address.
Why this is correct
HTTPS Load Balancers are global, with a single IP that routes to the nearest healthy backend.
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