PCNE Practice Question: Managing, Monitoring, and Optimising Network Operations
An organization is using Cloud CDN to deliver content globally. Which of the following is a primary benefit of using Cloud CDN?
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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Reduces latency for users by caching content at edge locations
Cloud CDN caches content at edge locations, reducing egress costs from the origin and improving latency for users.
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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Provides DDoS protection only
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Armor provides DDoS protection; CDN can help absorb attacks but not the primary benefit.
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Increases bandwidth to the origin server
Why it's wrong here
CDN reduces bandwidth to origin.
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Eliminates the need for SSL certificates
Why it's wrong here
SSL is still required for HTTPS.
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Reduces latency for users by caching content at edge locations
Why this is correct
Correct: Cloud CDN caches content at Google's edge locations, reducing latency and origin load.
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