Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 95
Select 4Google Cloud PlatformYou are tasked with launching a Google Compute Engine instance that requires a specific amount of CPU and memory, a certain network configuration, and needs to run a custom startup script upon initialization. Which steps should you take to ensure the instance is configured correctly?
- A
A. Choose the appropriate machine type to match the required CPU and memory specifications.
- B
B. Use the Google Cloud Console to specify the network tags and firewall rules for the instance.
- C
C. Add the custom startup script in the 'Metadata' section of the instance settings.
- D
D. Select a preemptible VM to guarantee higher availability.
- E
E. Use an existing image that includes the custom application you need to run.
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Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Explanation
Launching a Compute Engine instance with specific requirements involves selecting the appropriate machine type for the necessary resources, configuring network settings through tags and firewall rules, and ensuring any required applications or scripts are included and executed upon startup. Preemptible VMs are not ideal for high availability, thus are not a correct choice for scenarios that demand consistent uptime.
- A. Correct.
A. Choosing the appropriate machine type ensures that the instance has the necessary CPU and memory resources.
- B. Correct.
B. Specifying network tags and firewall rules in the Google Cloud Console is essential for setting up the network configuration.
- C. Correct.
C. Adding the startup script in the 'Metadata' section allows the script to execute upon instance initialization.
- D. Incorrect.
D. Preemptible VMs are not suitable for high availability as they can be terminated by Google Cloud at any time.
- E. Correct.
E. Using an existing image that includes the custom application ensures that the application environment is set up correctly from the start.