- A
Create a VPC network in each service project and peer them with the host project.
Why wrong: Shared VPC uses a single VPC in the host project; peering is not used.
- B
Attach service projects to the host project using the Shared VPC admin.
Service projects are attached to use the host project's VPC.
- C
Configure VPC peering between the host project and each service project.
Why wrong: Peering is separate from shared VPC; shared VPC does not use peering.
- D
Grant the compute.networkUser role on the host project to users who need to create resources in the shared VPC.
Why wrong: While this role is needed for users to create resources, it is not a step in setting up shared VPC itself.
- E
Create a host project and enable the Shared VPC API.
The host project contains the shared VPC and must have the API enabled.
PCDE Practice Question: Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps
This PCDE practice question tests your understanding of bootstrapping a google cloud organisation for devops. 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.
A company is designing a landing zone in Google Cloud. They need to set up a shared VPC for multiple projects. Which TWO steps should they take? (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
Attach service projects to the host project using the Shared VPC admin.
Option B is correct because attaching service projects to a host project is the fundamental step in setting up a Shared VPC. This allows the service projects to consume resources (like VMs and GKE clusters) from the shared VPC network in the host project, enabling centralized network management and isolation.
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.
- ✗
Create a VPC network in each service project and peer them with the host project.
Why it's wrong here
Shared VPC uses a single VPC in the host project; peering is not used.
- ✓
Attach service projects to the host project using the Shared VPC admin.
Why this is correct
Service projects are attached to use the host project's VPC.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure VPC peering between the host project and each service project.
Why it's wrong here
Peering is separate from shared VPC; shared VPC does not use peering.
- ✗
Grant the compute.networkUser role on the host project to users who need to create resources in the shared VPC.
Why it's wrong here
While this role is needed for users to create resources, it is not a step in setting up shared VPC itself.
- ✓
Create a host project and enable the Shared VPC API.
Why this is correct
The host project contains the shared VPC and must have the API enabled.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is confusing VPC peering with Shared VPC, as both involve multiple projects, but Shared VPC uses a host/service project model with centralized network ownership, while peering connects independent networks.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Shared VPC uses the concept of a host project that owns the VPC network and firewall rules, while service projects are attached via the Shared VPC Admin API. Under the hood, this creates a resource hierarchy where the VPC network is a shared resource, and IAM roles like compute.networkUser are granted at the subnet level to control access. In real-world scenarios, this allows DevOps teams to manage network policies centrally while enabling multiple teams to deploy resources in isolated projects.
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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Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — This question tests Bootstrapping a Google Cloud Organisation for DevOps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Attach service projects to the host project using the Shared VPC admin. — Option B is correct because attaching service projects to a host project is the fundamental step in setting up a Shared VPC. This allows the service projects to consume resources (like VMs and GKE clusters) from the shared VPC network in the host project, enabling centralized network management and isolation.
What should I do if I get this PCDE question wrong?
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