Cloud-Security-Engineer Identity And Access Security Practice Question
Which TWO features are provided by Prisma Cloud when monitoring cloud identities and access? (Choose two.)
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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Identification of inactive access keys and stale credentials
Prisma Cloud provides visibility into inactive credentials and detects overly permissive IAM policies.
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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Automated physical data center security badge generation
Why it's wrong here
Physical data center security is managed entirely by the cloud provider.
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Management of employee payroll and human resource records
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud is a cloud security platform, not an HR system.
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Identification of inactive access keys and stale credentials
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud highlights unused credentials that pose security risks.
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Direct routing of enterprise BGP network peering connections
Why it's wrong here
BGP routing is handled by network routers and cloud provider direct connect gateways.
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Detection of overly permissive IAM policies and privilege escalation paths
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud scans policies to find dangerous wildcard and privilege escalation combinations.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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