PCNE Practice Question: Managing, Monitoring, and Optimising Network Operations
A network engineer is troubleshooting high latency between two VM instances in different GCP regions. Which TWO tools can help identify packet loss and latency issues? (Choose TWO.)
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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Performance Dashboard
Performance Dashboard shows latency and packet loss between regions. Connectivity Tests can also report latency and packet loss along the path.
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 Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs provide metadata but not latency metrics.
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Performance Dashboard
Why this is correct
Performance Dashboard provides latency and packet loss metrics.
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Network Topology
Why it's wrong here
Network Topology visualizes but does not measure latency.
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Connectivity Tests
Why this is correct
Connectivity Tests can check reachability and show latency.
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Firewall Insights
Why it's wrong here
Firewall Insights focuses on firewall rule analysis.
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