PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
A company wants to publish a custom internal service running in their VPC so that consumers in other VPCs can access it using private IP addresses. Which service 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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Private Service Connect
Private Service Connect allows publishing internal services via private endpoints in your VPC and enabling consumption from other VPCs using private 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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Cloud Load Balancing
Why it's wrong here
Load balancing distributes traffic but does not expose services via private endpoints across VPCs.
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Private Service Connect
Why this is correct
Correct. Private Service Connect enables publishing and consuming services privately.
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VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC peering allows connectivity but not service publication with explicit endpoints.
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Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
Cloud VPN creates site-to-site tunnels but does not publish services.
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