NetSec-Architect Specialized Security Domains Practice Question
An enterprise is deploying Prisma SD-WAN across multiple branch locations. Which THREE architectural components are essential for the operation of Prisma SD-WAN? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Prisma SD-WAN Controller / Cloud management plane for central orchestration.
Prisma SD-WAN architecture relies on Prisma SD-WAN ION branch devices, Prisma SD-WAN Controllers (Cloud Controller), and Prisma SD-WAN Management / Prisma SASE integration.
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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Prisma SD-WAN Controller / Cloud management plane for central orchestration.
Why this is correct
Cloud controllers manage and orchestrate the SD-WAN fabric.
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Path Quality Profiles and Traffic Steering policies.
Why this is correct
Path Quality Profiles and steering policies define how traffic flows across the SD-WAN fabric.
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GlobalProtect Gateway virtual machine pools deployed in AWS.
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect is for mobile users, not a core component of the SD-WAN fabric.
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Traditional PAN-OS M-600 hardware appliances deployed at every branch office.
Why it's wrong here
M-600 appliances are Panorama management servers for firewalls, not branch SD-WAN ION devices.
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Prisma SD-WAN ION branch hardware or software appliances.
Why this is correct
ION devices are the edge appliances deployed at branches.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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