PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
A company is designing a global web application that must serve users worldwide with low latency. They plan to use a Global HTTPS Load Balancer with Cloud CDN. Which TWO features should they enable to further reduce latency for users connecting from various regions? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Anycast IP address
CDN Interconnect provides dedicated connectivity to CDN caches, reducing latency. Anycast IP ensures users connect to the nearest edge location. Cloud Armor is security, not performance.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Anycast IP address
Why this is correct
Anycast allows users to connect to the nearest edge point, reducing latency.
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Reserve a static IP address
Why it's wrong here
Static IP is for stability, not latency.
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Enable IAP for backend services
Why it's wrong here
IAP is for access control, not performance.
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Cloud CDN with CDN Interconnect
Why this is correct
CDN Interconnect improves latency by providing dedicated connectivity to CDN caches.
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Cloud Armor with rate limiting
Why it's wrong here
Security feature, not for latency reduction.
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