Cloud-Security-Engineer Identity And Access Security Practice Question
Which tool or feature in Prisma Cloud Code Security can scan Terraform files for IAM misconfigurations before they are deployed to the 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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Prisma Cloud IaC Scanner / Code Security Scan
Prisma Cloud Code Security scans Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates in IDEs, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
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 Cloud UEBA engine
Why it's wrong here
UEBA analyzes runtime API event logs for behavioral anomalies.
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Prisma Cloud Compute Runtime Defender
Why it's wrong here
Runtime Defender runs inside active compute environments, not on static IaC files.
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Prisma Cloud Cloud Network Graph
Why it's wrong here
The network graph visualizes active network connectivity.
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Prisma Cloud IaC Scanner / Code Security Scan
Why this is correct
Code Security checks Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates for security flaws prior to deployment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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