PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
You need to distribute incoming TCP traffic to a set of Compute Engine instances in the same region while preserving the client IP address. The load balancer must be used for non-HTTP(S) workloads. Which load balancer should you choose?
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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Regional External TCP/UDP Network Load Balancer
Regional External TCP/UDP Network Load Balancer is a pass-through load balancer that preserves client IP and works for TCP/UDP traffic.
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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Global TCP Proxy Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
TCP Proxy terminates the connection, so client IP is not preserved.
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Regional External TCP/UDP Network Load Balancer
Why this is correct
This is a pass-through LB for TCP/UDP that preserves client IP.
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Global HTTPS Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS LB is for HTTP(S) traffic only.
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Regional Internal TCP/UDP Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
Internal LB is for internal traffic only, not external.
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