You are deploying a web application that will be accessed by users worldwide. You want to route users to the backend instance that is geographically closest to them to minimize latency. The application uses standard HTTP and HTTPS protocols.

Which load balancing option should you configure?

Answer options:

Internal TCP/UDP Load Balancer

External Network TCP/UDP Load Balancer

Global External HTTP(S) Load Balancer

Regional External HTTP(S) Load Balancer

How to approach this question

Identify the traffic type (HTTP/HTTPS = Layer 7) and the scope (worldwide/closest region = Global).

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C.Global External HTTP(S) Load Balancer✓ Correct

The Global External HTTP(S) Load Balancer is a proxy-based Layer 7 load balancer that enables you to run and scale your services behind a single global external IP address. It uses Google's global network to route users to the closest healthy backend instance, significantly reducing latency for a worldwide user base.

Common mistakes

Choosing a Network Load Balancer, which is regional and operates at Layer 4.

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You are deploying a web application that will be accessed by users worldwide. You want to route users to the backend instance that is geographically closest to them to minimize latency. The application uses standard HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Which load balancing option should you configure?

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You are deploying a web application that will be accessed by users worldwide. You want to route users to the backend instance that is geographically closest to them to minimize latency. The application uses standard HTTP and HTTPS protocols.

Which load balancing option should you configure?