CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Data Protection And Incident Response IN Cloud
When configuring Data Security in Prisma Cloud, which THREE factors determine the effectiveness of your data discovery scan?
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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Defining the correct scan scope
Scan scope, data patterns, and account permissions all directly impact the ability of the platform to find and report sensitive data.
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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Defining the correct scan scope
Why this is correct
The scope must include the relevant data.
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Selecting relevant Data Patterns
Why this is correct
Patterns must match the data type you are looking for.
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Increasing the number of virtual CPUs
Why it's wrong here
Resource allocation is secondary to configuration.
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Ensuring proper IAM permissions are granted to the Prisma Cloud service account
Why this is correct
Without permissions, the scanner cannot read the data.
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Using a separate cloud account for scanning
Why it's wrong here
Scanning can be done within the primary account.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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