1.3 Determine How Applications Will Connect to the Database PROFESSIONAL-CLOUD-DATABASE-ENGINEER Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–27

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the Cloud SQL Auth Proxy?

   • ATo provide a graphical interface for managing databases.
   • BTo automatically scale Cloud SQL instances based on load.
   • CTo provide a secure way to connect to Cloud SQL instances without managing IP allowlists or SSL certificates.
   • DTo increase the maximum number of connections a Cloud SQL instance can handle.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is the role of a session pooler like PgBouncer in a database architecture?

   • AIt monitors database performance metrics.
   • BIt encrypts all database traffic.
   • CIt provides a backup and recovery solution.
   • DIt manages and reuses database connections to reduce overhead.
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