CloudSec-Pro Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
What is the benefit of the 'Drift Detection' feature in Prisma Cloud Compute?
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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It detects unauthorized processes starting in a running container.
Drift detection identifies when a container process deviates from its original image definition.
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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It monitors changes to the container image in the registry.
Why it's wrong here
That is registry monitoring.
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It detects unauthorized processes starting in a running container.
Why this is correct
Drift detection identifies when new, unexpected processes start inside a container compared to the image's original state.
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It optimizes container startup times.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud does not handle container orchestration performance.
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It scans for insecure cloud configurations.
Why it's wrong here
That is CSPM.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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