PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
You are configuring a VPC Service Controls perimeter to protect a project containing BigQuery datasets. Access should be allowed only from a specific VPC network and only for users with a specific access level. Which THREE components must you define? (Choose 3)
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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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Service perimeter
VPC Service Controls perimeters require: 1) A service perimeter that includes the project and services, 2) Access levels that define allowed client attributes (e.g., IP addresses, device policy), and 3) VPC accessible services configuration to restrict access to only requests originating from specified VPC networks. Ingress rules are optional for allowing access from outside the perimeter.
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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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Cloud NAT gateway
Why it's wrong here
Not required for VPC Service Controls.
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Private Google Access
Why it's wrong here
Not directly part of VPC Service Controls; it's a subnet setting.
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Service perimeter
Why this is correct
Defines the protected resources.
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VPC accessible services configuration
Why this is correct
Restricts access to only requests from specified VPC networks.
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Access level
Why this is correct
Defines conditions like IP ranges or device policies.
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