Cloud-Security-Engineer Prisma Cloud Architecture And Components Practice Question
Which THREE prerequisites must be verified when troubleshooting a newly deployed Prisma Cloud Compute Defender that fails to connect to the Compute Console via WebSockets?
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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Proper configuration of outbound HTTP/HTTPS proxy settings if corporate egress requires proxy tunneling
WebSocket connectivity issues require verifying network firewall rules, proxy settings, and console URL reachability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Proper configuration of outbound HTTP/HTTPS proxy settings if corporate egress requires proxy tunneling
Why this is correct
Corporate proxies must allow WebSocket traffic or be explicitly configured during installation.
- ✗
Physical network cable link speed and duplex settings on the hypervisor switch
Why it's wrong here
Physical switch link speeds do not affect logical WebSocket tunnel establishment.
- ✗
Local database schema version of the Microsoft SQL Server backing the local VM
Why it's wrong here
Compute Defenders do not interact directly with external SQL databases.
- ✓
Correct WebSocket URL and credentials supplied during Defender installation
Why this is correct
Incorrect console URLs prevent Defenders from locating the backend orchestrator.
- ✓
Outbound network connectivity on TCP port 8443 (or configured console port) to the Compute Console
Why this is correct
Defenders communicate outbound to the Compute Console over specified TLS/WebSocket ports.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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