CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Cloud Security Fundamentals And Shared Responsibility
When implementing a 'Zero Trust' architecture in cloud, which component is most critical for verifying requests?
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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Identity-based access policies
Zero Trust requires continuous verification of every request, which is typically handled by an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system integrated with context-aware 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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Static IP allow-lists
Why it's wrong here
IP-based trust is a perimeter model, not Zero Trust.
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Identity-based access policies
Why this is correct
Verifying identity is the core of Zero Trust.
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Default open network ports
Why it's wrong here
Open ports contradict Zero Trust principles.
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Physical firewalls
Why it's wrong here
Physical firewalls are not sufficient for cloud-native identity verification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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