Cloud-Security-Engineer Prisma Cloud Architecture And Components Practice Question
You are reviewing the Prisma Cloud administration settings and need to delegate read-only access to a new security analyst. Which role should you assign to the user?
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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System Viewer
Prisma Cloud provides role-based access control (RBAC) with predefined roles such as System Viewer for read-only visibility.
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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System Viewer
Why this is correct
System Viewer is the built-in role providing read-only access across the Prisma Cloud platform.
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Account Owner
Why it's wrong here
Account Owner is not a standard Prisma Cloud RBAC role.
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Compliance Manager
Why it's wrong here
Compliance Manager focuses on compliance standards and reports, whereas System Viewer provides broad read-only visibility.
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System Admin
Why it's wrong here
System Admin grants full administrative privileges, which exceeds read-only requirements.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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