SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
An administrator is setting up Prisma Access and needs to ensure that mobile users connecting from managed corporate laptops can access internal resources, while unmanaged contractor laptops are restricted to web-based applications only. Which Prisma Access mechanism distinguishes between managed and unmanaged endpoints during connection?
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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GlobalProtect HIP (Host Information Profile) checks
GlobalProtect HIP (Host Information Profile) checks evaluate the endpoint state upon connection to verify if it meets corporate security requirements.
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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SAML Identity Provider group claims
Why it's wrong here
SAML claims provide user identity attributes, not real-time local endpoint compliance data.
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Active Directory Security Group membership only
Why it's wrong here
AD groups identify users, but do not automatically evaluate device management posture or local endpoint state.
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GlobalProtect HIP (Host Information Profile) checks
Why this is correct
HIP checks inspect the endpoint for specific software, certificates, or registry keys to determine if it is a managed corporate device.
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Prisma Access Explicit Proxy PAC file routing
Why it's wrong here
PAC files control browser traffic routing, not endpoint compliance posture.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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