- A
Enable SSL enforcement (require_ssl flag)
SSL enforcement ensures encrypted connections and is a security measure.
- B
Use IAM database authentication
Why wrong: IAM auth controls user login, not network access.
- C
Assign a public IP and configure authorized networks
Why wrong: Public IP still exposes the instance to the internet, even with authorized networks.
- D
Disable automatic storage increase
Why wrong: Storage setting has no effect on network security.
- E
Use Private IP (VPC-only connectivity)
Private IP restricts access to the VPC network.
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PCD Practice Question: Deploy Scalable and Highly Available Databases in Google Cloud
This PCD practice question tests your understanding of deploy scalable and highly available databases in google cloud. 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.
An organization needs to secure Cloud SQL for MySQL instances. Which two measures should they implement to restrict network access? (Choose TWO.)
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
✓
Enable SSL enforcement (require_ssl flag)
Using Private IP restricts access to the VPC network, and enabling the 'require_ssl' flag ensures encrypted connections. IAM authentication controls user access but does not restrict network access. Public IP with authorized networks allows network access from authorized IP addresses but is still public. VPC Service Controls can restrict access, but the option is not listed; Private IP is the correct VPC-centric method.
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.
- ✓
Enable SSL enforcement (require_ssl flag)
Why this is correct
SSL enforcement ensures encrypted connections and is a security measure.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use IAM database authentication
Why it's wrong here
IAM auth controls user login, not network access.
- ✗
Assign a public IP and configure authorized networks
Why it's wrong here
Public IP still exposes the instance to the internet, even with authorized networks.
- ✗
Disable automatic storage increase
Why it's wrong here
Storage setting has no effect on network security.
- ✓
Use Private IP (VPC-only connectivity)
Why this is correct
Private IP restricts access to the VPC network.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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What does this PCD question test?
Deploy Scalable and Highly Available Databases in Google Cloud — This question tests Deploy Scalable and Highly Available Databases in Google Cloud — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable SSL enforcement (require_ssl flag) — Using Private IP restricts access to the VPC network, and enabling the 'require_ssl' flag ensures encrypted connections. IAM authentication controls user access but does not restrict network access. Public IP with authorized networks allows network access from authorized IP addresses but is still public. VPC Service Controls can restrict access, but the option is not listed; Private IP is the correct VPC-centric method.
What should I do if I get this PCD question wrong?
Identify which PCD 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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