SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Palo Alto Networks Product Integration And Architecture
An architect is designing a Prisma Cloud Compute deployment for cloud-native applications. Which TWO security scanning and monitoring capabilities are provided by Prisma Cloud Compute? (Choose two)
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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Vulnerability scanning for container images, serverless functions, and virtual machine hosts.
Prisma Cloud Compute provides vulnerability scanning for container images, serverless functions, and host VMs, plus runtime defense and compliance checks.
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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Physically rewiring enterprise data center power distribution units.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud is software and does not rewire physical data center power.
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Vulnerability scanning for container images, serverless functions, and virtual machine hosts.
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud Compute scans container images, serverless functions, and VMs for known CVEs.
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Runtime defense monitoring container processes, network connections, and file system modifications for anomalies.
Why this is correct
Defenders enforce runtime defense by monitoring container system calls, processes, and network activity.
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Hosting public website domains on Prisma Cloud Defender node storage.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud is not a web hosting service.
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Printing physical compliance paper certificates on office laser printers.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance reports are digital dashboards, not physical print jobs.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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