PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
An organization wants to consume a third-party SaaS service via a private endpoint in their VPC, using Private Service Connect. Which type of Private Service Connect endpoint should they create?
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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.
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PSC consumer endpoint (forwarding rule)
Private Service Connect allows consumers to create endpoints in their VPC to access managed services. For accessing a third-party service published via PSC, the consumer creates a PSC endpoint (also known as a PSC forwarding rule) that targets the service attachment of the publisher.
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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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PSC producer endpoint
Why it's wrong here
A producer endpoint is used by service producers to publish their services, not by consumers.
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PSC consumer endpoint (forwarding rule)
Why this is correct
Consumers create a forwarding rule targeting the service attachment to access the service privately via an internal IP.
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Cloud VPN tunnel
Why it's wrong here
Cloud VPN is used for site-to-site connectivity, not for Private Service Connect.
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VPC peering connection
Why it's wrong here
VPC peering connects two VPCs directly, not used for Private Service Connect.
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