- A
One external IP address on the Cloud VPN gateway
Why wrong: Requires two for HA.
- B
Four IKEv2 tunnels with BGP
Four tunnels (two per gateway) with BGP for HA.
- C
Cloud Router configured with BGP
Because BGP is required, but the question asks for TWO; both C and E are needed? Actually four tunnels and BGP are both required. But options are A and C.
- D
Two external IP addresses on the Cloud VPN gateway
Two gateways each with an external IP.
- E
Static routing
Why wrong: HA VPN requires dynamic routing (BGP).
Question 756 of 982
PCNE Practice Question: Designing, Planning, and Prototyping a GCP Network
This PCNE practice question tests your understanding of designing, planning, and prototyping a gcp network. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 setting up HA VPN between GCP and on-premises. They want 99.99% SLA. Which TWO configurations are required? (Choose 2)
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
✓
Four IKEv2 tunnels with BGP
To achieve a 99.99% SLA for HA VPN, Google Cloud requires two Cloud VPN gateways, each with a unique external IP address, and two tunnels per gateway (four tunnels total) using IKEv2. BGP must be configured on a Cloud Router to provide dynamic routing and failover, ensuring that traffic is redirected if a tunnel or gateway fails.
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.
- ✗
One external IP address on the Cloud VPN gateway
Why it's wrong here
Requires two for HA.
- ✓
Four IKEv2 tunnels with BGP
- ✓
Cloud Router configured with BGP
Why this is correct
Because BGP is required, but the question asks for TWO; both C and E are needed? Actually four tunnels and BGP are both required. But options are A and C.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Two external IP addresses on the Cloud VPN gateway
Why this is correct
Two gateways each with an external IP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Static routing
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that a single VPN gateway with two tunnels is sufficient for high availability, but the 99.99% SLA specifically requires two gateways (two external IPs) and four tunnels with BGP.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
HA VPN uses two Cloud VPN gateways, each with its own external IP, and establishes two IKEv2 tunnels from each gateway to the on-premises peer (total four tunnels). BGP sessions over each tunnel allow Cloud Router to exchange routes and use BGP timers (e.g., keepalive and hold timers) to detect failures within seconds, enabling automatic failover without manual intervention. The SLA of 99.99% is contingent on this redundant architecture and dynamic routing.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Designing, Planning, and Prototyping a GCP Network — This question tests Designing, Planning, and Prototyping a GCP Network — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Four IKEv2 tunnels with BGP — To achieve a 99.99% SLA for HA VPN, Google Cloud requires two Cloud VPN gateways, each with a unique external IP address, and two tunnels per gateway (four tunnels total) using IKEv2. BGP must be configured on a Cloud Router to provide dynamic routing and failover, ensuring that traffic is redirected if a tunnel or gateway fails.
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