NetSec-Architect Zero Trust Architecture And Design Practice Question
An architect is designing a dynamic Zero Trust segmentation model in AWS using Palo Alto Networks VM-Series firewalls. Which TWO components are essential for automating policy updates when cloud workloads scale dynamically? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VM-Series Plugin for AWS interacting with AWS APIs to track instance metadata and tags
Dynamic Address Groups (DAGs) and VM-Series cloud orchestrator plugins (AWS plugin) are essential for dynamic workload tagging and policy updates.
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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GlobalProtect client software installed on every cloud server instance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Workload-to-workload communication in AWS uses VM-Series firewalls and DAGs, not GlobalProtect client software.
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VM-Series Plugin for AWS interacting with AWS APIs to track instance metadata and tags
Why this is correct
Correct. The AWS plugin synchronizes cloud metadata and tags with the VM-Series firewall.
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Hardcoded static IP address objects updated manually via change-control tickets every month
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Static objects cannot keep pace with elastic cloud scaling.
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Dynamic Address Groups (DAGs) configured in PAN-OS to match workload security tags
Why this is correct
Correct. DAGs allow policies to reference dynamic tag attributes.
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Physical fiber-optic patch cables connected between AWS EC2 instances and top-of-rack switches
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. EC2 instances are virtual cloud instances; physical patch cables do not apply.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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