PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
A company runs a web application on Compute Engine instances without external IPs. They need to ensure the instances can access Google APIs (e.g., Cloud Storage) and also provide outbound internet access for software updates. Which two features should be configured? (Choose two.)
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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 NAT
Private Google Access enables access to Google APIs without external IPs. Cloud NAT provides outbound internet access for instances without external IPs.
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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VPC Service Controls
Why it's wrong here
Not needed for basic connectivity; used for security perimeters.
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Private Service Connect
Why it's wrong here
For publishing/consuming managed services, not general internet or API access.
- ✓
Cloud NAT
Why this is correct
Provides outbound internet access.
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Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant for outbound internet or API access.
- ✓
Private Google Access
Why this is correct
Provides access to Google APIs from instances without external IPs.
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