Cloud-Security-Engineer Identity And Access Security Practice Question
When configuring Prisma Cloud to scan for IAM policies, how frequently does Prisma Cloud typically ingest cloud configuration metadata by default?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Periodically (typically hourly or via event-driven cloud hooks)
Prisma Cloud pulls cloud configuration data periodically (e.g., every hour or via event-driven mechanisms) to maintain updated posture visibility.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Every 1 second
Why it's wrong here
Ingesting every second would exceed API rate limits and is unnecessary for posture management.
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Periodically (typically hourly or via event-driven cloud hooks)
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud polls cloud provider APIs regularly and can also use event-driven triggers for near real-time updates.
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Only when manually triggered by an administrator
Why it's wrong here
While manual scans are possible, automatic periodic ingestion is the standard behavior.
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Once every calendar year
Why it's wrong here
Annual scanning is far too infrequent for dynamic cloud environments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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