Google Cloud SQL - Connecting to Google Cloud SQL MCQ

Google Cloud SQL – 4 – Connecting to Google Cloud SQL MCQ

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1. What is the primary purpose of connecting to a Google Cloud SQL instance?

To establish a connection to the internet

To create a new database connection

To customize database engine settings

To manage user authentication

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2. What information is required to connect to a Google Cloud SQL instance?

Password and username

Social security number and mother's maiden name

GPS coordinates and mailing address

Public IP address and port number

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3. Which of the following is a commonly used port number for MySQL in Cloud SQL?

8080

5432

3306

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4. What is the role of authentication in connecting to Google Cloud SQL?

It sets up the database engine

It manages server logs

It verifies the identity of the user or application

It encrypts data transmission

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5. What is the purpose of the Cloud SQL Proxy?

It establishes secure database connections

It configures IAM roles and permissions

It provides GPS coordinates

It simplifies database connections

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6. How does using Private IP enhance security when connecting to a Cloud SQL instance?

It enables automatic failover

It restricts access to a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

It assigns a public IP address to the instance

It increases the machine type

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7. What is Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) used for in Cloud SQL?

Managing data encryption

Defining machine type and storage capacity

Scheduling maintenance windows

Controlling fine-grained access

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8. Which of the following is an authentication method for Cloud SQL connections?

SSL/TLS certificates

Machine type and storage capacity

GPS coordinates

Public IP addresses

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9. What can you configure to encrypt data in transit when connecting to Cloud SQL?

Serverless VPC Access

SSL/TLS certificates

IAM roles and permissions

Cloud SQL Proxy

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10. How can you optimize connection management and resource utilization?

By using strong passwords

By using public IP addresses

By disabling encryption

By implementing connection pooling

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11. What is the primary purpose of setting up a maintenance window for your Cloud SQL instance?

To configure IAM roles and permissions

To control when database connections are established

To schedule maintenance tasks

To restrict access to the database

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12. Which connection method is ideal for accessing a Cloud SQL instance securely within a VPC?

Private IP

Cloud SQL Proxy

Serverless VPC Access

Public IP

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13. What should you consider when testing database connections?

GPS coordinates and mailing address

SSL/TLS certificate expiration

Error handling and logging

Password complexity rules

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14. What is the role of SSL/TLS encryption in Cloud SQL connections?

It defines database engine settings

It handles DNS resolution

It ensures data is stored in the cloud

It encrypts data in transit

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15. What is the primary role of the Cloud SQL Proxy tool?

It monitors database performance

It manages database backups

It simplifies and secures database connections

It configures IAM roles and permissions

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16. What is the purpose of configuring a Private IP for your Cloud SQL instance?

To restrict database access to the VPC network

To enable public IP access

To increase the machine type

To bypass authentication

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17. Which of the following is a recommended best practice for managing database connections?

Using weak passwords

Disabling SSL/TLS encryption

Implementing connection pooling

Sharing credentials in plaintext

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18. How can you restrict access to your Cloud SQL instance within your VPC?

By using a public IP address

By configuring a Private IP

By increasing the machine type

By disabling all authentication

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19. What does SSL/TLS encryption primarily secure in Cloud SQL connections?

Machine type and storage capacity

Data in transit

Data at rest

IAM roles and permissions

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20. What type of access control does IAM provide for Cloud SQL?

Network settings

Fine-grained access control

Backup and recovery settings

SSL/TLS encryption expiration

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21. What does connecting to a Google Cloud SQL instance using a public IP expose you to?

Secure and encrypted connections

Unauthorized access

DNS resolution

Public key authentication

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22. What connection method is recommended for secure and efficient connections in production environments?

Serverless VPC Access

Cloud SQL Proxy

Private IP

Public IP

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23. What is the primary advantage of using IAM roles for Cloud SQL access control?

Public IP access

Increased machine type

SSL/TLS encryption

Fine-grained access control

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24. Which method allows you to connect to your Cloud SQL instance securely from a VPC network?

Cloud SQL Proxy

Public IP

Serverless VPC Access

Private IP

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25. How does SSL/TLS encryption protect data in transit in Cloud SQL connections?

By encrypting data at rest

By encrypting data while it's transmitted

By encrypting data while it's stored in the database

By encrypting data while it's processed

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26. What is the primary advantage of using the Cloud SQL Proxy for database connections?

It automates database backups

It manages IAM roles and permissions

It provides public IP addresses

It simplifies and secures database connections

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Google Cloud SQL – Connecting to Google Cloud SQL MCQ