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What is the primary function of an HTTP(S) Load Balancer in Google Cloud Platform?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
GCP - Cloud Load Balancing
What is the primary function of an HTTP(S) Load Balancer in Google Cloud Platform?
ADistribute incoming web traffic across multiple backend services
BStore user data securely in the cloud
CCreate virtual machines automatically
DMonitor network latency between regions
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of HTTP(S) Load Balancer

    It is designed to spread incoming web traffic to multiple backend services to improve performance and reliability.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate unrelated functions

    Storing data, creating VMs, and monitoring latency are not functions of the load balancer.

  3. Final Answer:

    Distribute incoming web traffic across multiple backend services -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Load balancer = traffic distribution [OK]
Quick Trick: Load balancer = spreading traffic to backends [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing load balancer with storage or VM services
  • Thinking it monitors network latency
  • Assuming it creates resources automatically

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