You are developing an API in Python that utilizes several Google Cloud Services through Application Default credentials. After successful local testing, your next step is deploying the API on a Compute Engine Instance. What is the Google-recommended method for setting up authentication with minimal changes?

Real Exam

Grant the necessary IAM permissions to the Compute Engine VM's service account for accessing Google services.

46.5%

Create a new service account with appropriate IAM permissions and configure the application to use this account.

39.5%

Generate a configuration file with Service account credentials and deploy it alongside your application.

9.3%

Generate a configuration file with User account credentials and deploy it alongside your application.

4.7%

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