Cloud-Security-Engineer Cloud Security Posture Management Practice Question
When creating a custom compliance standard in Prisma Cloud CSPM, what are the primary building blocks required to map your internal policies to the framework?
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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Requirements and Sections
In Prisma Cloud, compliance standards are structured hierarchically using Requirements and Sections, which are then mapped to specific RQL-based policies.
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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Alert Rules and Trust Zones
Why it's wrong here
Alert rules govern notification destinations, and trust zones are used for network topology.
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Roles and Permission Sets
Why it's wrong here
Roles and permission sets define user access control within the Prisma Cloud console.
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Requirements and Sections
Why this is correct
Custom compliance standards are built using Requirements and Sections to group individual policies.
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Workspaces and Projects
Why it's wrong here
Workspaces and projects are used for resource grouping and access control, not compliance hierarchy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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