- A
A subnet in the VPC
Flow logs are per-subnet.
- B
Setting the subnet's flow logs configuration to ON
This enables flow logging for that subnet.
- C
A VPC network
Flow logs are enabled at the subnet level within a VPC.
- D
A sample rate
Why wrong: Sample rate is optional; default is 0.5.
- E
An aggregation interval
Why wrong: Aggregation interval is optional.
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PCSE Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are required to…
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of pcse exam topics. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which THREE of the following are required to enable VPC Flow Logs for a subnet? (Choose THREE.)
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
✓
A subnet in the VPC
A subnet in the VPC is required because VPC Flow Logs capture IP traffic metadata at the subnet level. Without a subnet, there is no network segment to monitor, as flow logs are associated with a specific subnet within a VPC.
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.
- ✓
A subnet in the VPC
Why this is correct
Flow logs are per-subnet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Setting the subnet's flow logs configuration to ON
Why this is correct
This enables flow logging for that subnet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
A VPC network
Why this is correct
Flow logs are enabled at the subnet level within a VPC.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A sample rate
Why it's wrong here
Sample rate is optional; default is 0.5.
- ✗
An aggregation interval
Why it's wrong here
Aggregation interval is optional.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Google Cloud often tests the distinction between required components (subnet, VPC, flow logs ON) and optional tuning parameters (sample rate, aggregation interval), leading candidates to mistakenly select the latter as mandatory.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
VPC Flow Logs use a network monitoring agent in the hypervisor to capture packet metadata (e.g., source/destination IP, ports, protocol) for all traffic accepted or denied by security groups and network ACLs. The logs are published to CloudWatch Logs or S3, and the subnet acts as the scope for log collection. In real-world scenarios, enabling flow logs on a subnet without specifying a sample rate or aggregation interval defaults to capturing 100% of flows with a 10-minute aggregation window.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this PCSE question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A subnet in the VPC — A subnet in the VPC is required because VPC Flow Logs capture IP traffic metadata at the subnet level. Without a subnet, there is no network segment to monitor, as flow logs are associated with a specific subnet within a VPC.
What should I do if I get this PCSE question wrong?
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