PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
A company wants to cache static content globally to reduce latency for their users. They are using a Global HTTPS Load Balancer with a backend bucket. Which Cloud CDN cache mode 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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CACHE_ALL_STATIC
CACHE_ALL_STATIC caches static content based on file extension and response headers, which is suitable for a backend bucket serving static files.
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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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None: Cloud CDN cannot be used with backend buckets
Why it's wrong here
Cloud CDN works with backend buckets.
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USE_ORIGIN_HEADERS
Why it's wrong here
This mode uses Cache-Control headers from the origin; may not cache all static content if headers are missing.
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CACHE_ALL_STATIC
Why this is correct
Correct: caches static content automatically based on file type and response headers.
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FORCE_CACHE_ALL
Why it's wrong here
Forces caching of all content, including dynamic, which may be undesirable for static-only.
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