Google Professional Cloud Developer Question 424
Select 3Google Cloud PlatformYou are tasked with building a serverless application that integrates with the Google Cloud Translation API. The application is expected to handle high traffic and must authenticate securely with the API. Which steps should you take to ensure proper integration and security?
- A
Use a service account and grant it the 'Cloud Translation API User' role.
- B
Hardcode the API key in your application code for ease of access.
- C
Use the Google Cloud Client Libraries to interact with the Translation API.
- D
Store the API key securely in Secret Manager and retrieve it during runtime.
- E
Enable the Translation API in the Google Cloud project.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
To integrate an application with the Google Cloud Translation API securely and effectively, you should create and use a service account with the appropriate role instead of hardcoding sensitive credentials. The Google Cloud Client Libraries simplify API interactions and ensure alignment with Google Cloud authentication mechanisms. Additionally, the Translation API must be enabled in your project for the application to access it.
- A. Correct.
Using a service account with the appropriate role ensures secure and managed authentication to the Translation API, adhering to best practices.
- B. Incorrect.
Hardcoding the API key in the application is insecure and violates best practices, as it exposes sensitive information in the codebase.
- C. Correct.
Google Cloud Client Libraries are optimized for integration with Google Cloud APIs, providing features like built-in retry logic, authentication, and ease of use.
- D. Incorrect.
While Secret Manager is a secure way to store sensitive information, using service accounts is the recommended approach for authenticating with Google Cloud APIs.
- E. Correct.
Enabling the Translation API in the project is a necessary step for the application to interact with the API, as it ensures the API is available for use.