PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
An organization uses Cloud CDN to serve static content from a backend bucket. They want to ensure that content is always served from the edge regardless of cache-control headers from the origin. Which cache mode should they set?
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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FORCE_CACHE_ALL
FORCE_CACHE_ALL mode forces Cloud CDN to cache all content, ignoring origin cache directives. CACHE_ALL_STATIC caches based on file type, USE_ORIGIN_HEADERS respects origin headers.
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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USE_ORIGIN_HEADERS
Why it's wrong here
Respects origin cache-control; may not cache if not present.
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ENABLE_CACHE
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid cache mode for Cloud CDN.
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FORCE_CACHE_ALL
Why this is correct
Forces caching of all content regardless of origin headers.
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CACHE_ALL_STATIC
Why it's wrong here
Caches only static file types, not all content.
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