SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Secops Frameworks And Threat Response Architecture
An architect is designing a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) incident response strategy using Prisma Access. When a compromised user device is detected, which action should the automated response workflow trigger to prevent lateral movement?
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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Apply a dynamic user group or quarantine security policy to immediately revoke network access
Prisma Access allows administrators to dynamically quarantine or restrict access for compromised users or devices by modifying security rules or session states.
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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Purge the corporate DNS root servers
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Root servers are external and outside enterprise administrative control.
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Apply a dynamic user group or quarantine security policy to immediately revoke network access
Why this is correct
Correct. Dynamic user groups and policy enforcement in Prisma Access allow immediate isolation of compromised sessions.
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Factory reset the physical core switches
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Factory resetting switches destroys network infrastructure.
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Reboot all enterprise domain controllers
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Rebooting domain controllers would cause widespread service outages.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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