Cloud-Security-Engineer Prisma Cloud Architecture And Components Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of creating custom compliance standards in Prisma Cloud?
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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To map existing or custom RQL policies to internal corporate governance frameworks or regulatory requirements.
Custom compliance standards allow organizations to map Prisma Cloud policies to internal governance frameworks or specific regulatory requirements not covered by out-of-the-box standards.
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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To map existing or custom RQL policies to internal corporate governance frameworks or regulatory requirements.
Why this is correct
Custom standards group policies together to match unique regulatory or internal compliance mandates.
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To replace the default Prisma Cloud Intelligence Stream threat feed.
Why it's wrong here
The Intelligence Stream is managed by Palo Alto Networks and cannot be replaced by custom standards.
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To automatically patch vulnerable Linux kernel modules on cloud VMs.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance standards govern policy evaluation and reporting, not automated OS patching.
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To define custom billing cost centers for cloud resource optimization.
Why it's wrong here
Billing and cost optimization are handled by cloud financial management tools, not compliance standards.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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