PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
A company wants to expose a web application running on Cloud Run globally with the lowest latency and automatic SSL termination. Which load balancer 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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Global HTTPS Load Balancer
Global HTTPS Load Balancer supports serverless NEGs for Cloud Run and provides global anycast IP, automatic SSL, and integration with Cloud CDN.
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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Regional Internal HTTP(S) Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
Internal load balancer, not accessible from the internet.
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Global HTTPS Load Balancer
Why this is correct
Correct choice: supports HTTP(S) traffic, serverless NEGs, global anycast, and SSL termination.
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Regional External HTTP(S) Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
Regional, not global; cannot provide global anycast IP.
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Global SSL Proxy Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
A Global SSL Proxy Load Balancer terminates SSL and provides global anycast IPs, but it operates at Layer 4 and cannot inspect HTTP/HTTPS headers or route based on URL paths, hostnames, or cookies. The scenario requires a web application on Cloud Run, which demands HTTP(S)-aware routing and serverless NEG integration—capabilities exclusive to the Global External HTTP(S) Load Balancer. This option is tempting because it does offer global distribution and automatic SSL termination, making it correct for TCP-based services like non-HTTP APIs or WebSockets that need low-latency global access without Layer 7 features.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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