Google Associate Cloud Engineer Exam - Topic 4 Question 108 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's Associate Cloud Engineer exam

Question #: 108
Topic #: 4

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You want to set up a Google Kubernetes Engine cluster Verifiable node identity and integrity are required for the cluster, and nodes cannot be accessed from the internet. You want to reduce the operational cost of managing your cluster, and you want to follow Google-recommended practices. What should you do?

ADeploy a private autopilot cluster

BDeploy a public autopilot cluster.

CDeploy a standard public cluster and enable shielded nodes.

DDeploy a standard private cluster and enable shielded nodes.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Rolland at Jul 05, 2025, 03:31 AM

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Ronald

3 months ago

Wait, why would anyone choose a public cluster?

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Kristine

3 months ago

I think D is better for security.

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Beth

3 months ago

A is the way to go for cost efficiency!

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Maurine

4 months ago

Surprised that A is even an option here!

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Macy

4 months ago

Totally agree with D, shielded nodes are a must!

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Shantell

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D as well, but I’m a bit confused about the differences between standard and autopilot clusters.

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Quentin

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like deploying a public cluster would go against the requirement of not having internet access.

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Heidy

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about shielded nodes providing extra security. Maybe option D is worth considering?

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Gladys

5 months ago

I think the private autopilot cluster might be the best option since it aligns with the requirement for nodes not being accessible from the internet.

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Ciara

5 months ago

I think option A is the way to go here. A private autopilot cluster gives you the security and identity verification you need, while also automating a lot of the management tasks to keep costs down. Seems like the perfect solution for this scenario.

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Terry

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the differences between the cluster types. Can someone help me understand the pros and cons of each option? I want to make sure I pick the right one that fully addresses all the requirements.

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Carlee

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is asking for a solution that meets the security requirements and minimizes operational overhead. A private autopilot cluster (option A) seems like the best fit - it provides the node identity and isolation needed, while also automating a lot of the management tasks to reduce costs.

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Louisa

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The requirements around node identity and internet access are clear, but I'm not sure how the different cluster types compare in terms of operational cost. I'll need to review the details of each option more carefully.

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Brunilda

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the requirements of verifiable node identity, no internet access, and reducing operational cost. Based on that, I'd go with option A - a private autopilot cluster.

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