You attempt to create a static route that points 0.0.0.0/0 to a next‑hop IP address of an instance located in a different VPC connected via VPC peering. What will happen?
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Correct answer: The route will be rejected because next hop must be in the same VPC.
Why this is the answer
Google Cloud VPC static routes require the next hop to be an internal IP address of a VM instance within the same VPC network. This design ensures routing consistency and prevents complex cross-VPC next-hop dependencies for static routes. Therefore, attempting to create a static route with a next-hop IP in a peered VPC will result in rejection. While VPC peering allows communication between networks, it doesn't extend the scope for static route next-hop resolution across VPC boundaries. Other options are incorrect because the route will not be accepted under these conditions, nor will Cloud NAT be involved in this specific routing failure.
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