- A
Create backend service, then health check, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
This is the correct order because the backend service must be created first to define the instance group, followed by the health check to monitor backend instances, then the URL map to route requests, the target proxy to terminate HTTP/S, and finally the forwarding rule to assign an IP address.
- B
Create health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the health check should be created after the backend service, as the health check references the backend service. Creating the health check first is logically possible but not the prescribed sequence.
- C
Create backend service, then URL map, then health check, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the health check must be created before the URL map, as the URL map needs to know which backend services are healthy to route traffic correctly. Placing health check after URL map would result in invalid configuration.
- D
Create backend service, then health check, then target proxy, then URL map, then forwarding rule.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because the URL map must be created before the target proxy, as the target proxy references the URL map to determine routing rules. Swapping them would break the dependency chain.
PCNE Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps to configure a global…
This PCNE practice question tests your understanding of pcne exam topics. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Drag and drop the steps to configure a global external HTTP(S) load balancer in Google Cloud into the correct order.
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
Create backend service, then health check, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Load balancer setup: backend, health check, URL map, target proxy, forwarding rule.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Create backend service, then health check, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because the backend service must be created first to define the instance group, followed by the health check to monitor backend instances, then the URL map to route requests, the target proxy to terminate HTTP/S, and finally the forwarding rule to assign an IP address.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create health check, then backend service, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because the health check should be created after the backend service, as the health check references the backend service. Creating the health check first is logically possible but not the prescribed sequence.
- ✗
Create backend service, then URL map, then health check, then target proxy, then forwarding rule.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because the health check must be created before the URL map, as the URL map needs to know which backend services are healthy to route traffic correctly. Placing health check after URL map would result in invalid configuration.
- ✗
Create backend service, then health check, then target proxy, then URL map, then forwarding rule.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because the URL map must be created before the target proxy, as the target proxy references the URL map to determine routing rules. Swapping them would break the dependency chain.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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FAQ
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What does this PCNE question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create backend service, then health check, then URL map, then target proxy, then forwarding rule. — Load balancer setup: backend, health check, URL map, target proxy, forwarding rule.
What should I do if I get this PCNE question wrong?
Identify which PCNE exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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