PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
A network engineer needs to ensure that Compute Engine instances without external IP addresses can access Google APIs such as BigQuery and Cloud Storage. Which feature should be enabled on the subnet where the instances reside?
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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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Private Google Access
Private Google Access allows instances without external IPs to reach Google APIs using private IP addresses. It is enabled per subnet.
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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Private Service Connect
Why it's wrong here
Private Service Connect allows private access to managed services, but not all Google APIs by default.
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VPC Service Controls
Why it's wrong here
VPC Service Controls provide security perimeters, not connectivity to APIs.
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Private Google Access
Why this is correct
Correct. Private Google Access enables instances without external IPs to reach Google APIs through internal IPs.
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Cloud NAT
Why it's wrong here
Cloud NAT provides outbound internet access but not direct access to Google APIs via private IPs.
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