ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
You are implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) using Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Which component is responsible for the actual interception and brokering of the connection between the user and the private application?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Zscaler Cloud Broker
The Zscaler App Connector initiates an outbound-only connection to the Zscaler cloud, where the ZPA broker connects the user to the application without exposing the application to the internet.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Zscaler Client Connector
Why it's wrong here
This resides on the endpoint, not the application side.
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Zscaler App Connector
Why it's wrong here
The App Connector provides the path to the app, but the broker performs the brokering/policy enforcement.
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Zscaler Cloud Broker
Why this is correct
The broker facilitates the handshake between the user session and the app connector.
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Zscaler Central Authority
Why it's wrong here
This is for management and configuration distribution, not traffic brokering.
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