- A
Apply an organization policy with constraint gcp.resourceLocations to allow only us-central1 and europe-west1.
Correct: org policy constraint restricts allowed locations.
- B
Use VPC Service Controls to restrict access to Compute Engine API from other regions.
Why wrong: VPC SC controls data access, not resource creation location.
- C
Use labels to tag instances and run a script to delete non-compliant ones.
Why wrong: Reactive, not preventive; not a governance solution.
- D
Create an IAM policy denying the compute.instances.create permission in all other regions.
Why wrong: IAM policies don't have location-based conditions for creation.
Question 318 of 1,000
Google ACE Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment Practice Question
This ACE practice question tests your understanding of setting up a cloud solution environment. 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.
Your organization wants to enforce that all Compute Engine instances are created only in us-central1 and europe-west1. You need to implement this constraint across all projects in the organization. What should you do?
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
✓
Apply an organization policy with constraint gcp.resourceLocations to allow only us-central1 and europe-west1.
Organization policies can enforce constraints on resource locations. The constraint 'gcp.resourceLocations' restricts allowed locations. You set this at the organization level so it applies to all projects. IAM roles don't enforce location. VPC Service Controls control data exfiltration, not location restrictions. Labels don't enforce location.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Apply an organization policy with constraint gcp.resourceLocations to allow only us-central1 and europe-west1.
Why this is correct
Correct: org policy constraint restricts allowed locations.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Use VPC Service Controls to restrict access to Compute Engine API from other regions.
Why it's wrong here
VPC SC controls data access, not resource creation location.
- ✗
Use labels to tag instances and run a script to delete non-compliant ones.
Why it's wrong here
Reactive, not preventive; not a governance solution.
- ✗
Create an IAM policy denying the compute.instances.create permission in all other regions.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies don't have location-based conditions for creation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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.
What to study next
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What does this ACE question test?
Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment — This question tests Setting Up a Cloud Solution Environment — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Apply an organization policy with constraint gcp.resourceLocations to allow only us-central1 and europe-west1. — Organization policies can enforce constraints on resource locations. The constraint 'gcp.resourceLocations' restricts allowed locations. You set this at the organization level so it applies to all projects. IAM roles don't enforce location. VPC Service Controls control data exfiltration, not location restrictions. Labels don't enforce location.
What should I do if I get this ACE question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related ACE ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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