CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Data Protection And Incident Response IN Cloud
Which of the following is a primary goal of using Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools within a cloud-native security platform?
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 identify and prevent accidental exposure of sensitive information
DLP tools are designed to identify, monitor, and protect sensitive data in motion and at rest to prevent unauthorized exposure.
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 automate network routing
Why it's wrong here
DLP does not perform routing.
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To identify and prevent accidental exposure of sensitive information
Why this is correct
DLP is focused on sensitive data protection.
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To increase application performance
Why it's wrong here
Performance is not the goal of DLP.
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To patch operating system vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
This is the role of vulnerability management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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