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CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Prisma Cloud Configuration And Posture Management

When onboarding a new AWS account to Prisma Cloud, what is the primary role of the Cross-Account IAM Role?

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

To grant Prisma Cloud read-only access to environment metadata

The Cross-Account IAM role allows Prisma Cloud to securely access the customer's AWS account data via API.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • To bypass MFA requirements

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not the purpose of the role.

  • To grant Prisma Cloud read-only access to environment metadata

    Why this is correct

    The role must have read-only permissions to collect telemetry for CSPM.

  • To enable write-access for automated remediation

    Why it's wrong here

    While possible, the primary role is for reading, not writing.

  • To install agents on EC2 instances

    Why it's wrong here

    CSPM does not require EC2 agents.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint

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