Free Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer Actual Exam Questions - Question 6 Discussion

Question No. 6
You want to establish a dedicated connection to Google that can access Cloud SQL via a public IP
address and that does not require a third-party service provider.
Which connection type should you choose?
Select one option, then reveal solution.
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Michael D.
2026-02-12

Actually, Direct Peering (B) seems like the better fit here because it lets you connect directly to Google's network without involving third parties and supports access to public IP services like Cloud SQL. Dedicated Interconnect (C) is more geared towards private IP connections and usually needs setup through Google’s edge locations, which might not be what the question’s aiming for. Carrier Peering (A) and Partner Interconnect (D) both involve third parties, so they can be ruled out easily given the question’s requirements.

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Michael D.
2026-02-01

It’s C because Dedicated Interconnect gives you a private, high-bandwidth connection directly to Google, no third party involved, and you can still access public IP services like Cloud SQL. B and A usually involve some external networks.

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Michael D.
2026-01-31

Maybe D isn’t right since Partner Interconnect involves third parties, and the question says no third-party provider. That narrows it down to A, B, or C. Carrier Peering (A) usually involves a carrier’s network, so it might still rely on external providers. Dedicated Interconnect (C) is more for private IP connections and high bandwidth with Google, not necessarily public IP access. So B, Direct Peering, fits best for a direct connection to Google’s network without third parties and for accessing Cloud SQL public IP.

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David V.
2026-01-18

B, direct peering seems like the way to go here.

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