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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Apprentice Questions 36–40 (page: 9)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

In which cloud service model does a company use hardware resources from a cloud service provider?

  1. Platform as a service (PaaS)
  2. Software as a service (SaaS)
  3. Network as a service (NaaS)
  4. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

In Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), a company uses virtualized hardware resources such as servers, storage, and networking provided by a cloud service provider.



What is the purpose of continuous deployment in the CI/CD lifecycle?

  1. Maintaining a state in which any version of the software can be deployed to a production environment.
  2. Merging code changes into a central repository
  3. Packaging code into a Docker container for deployment
  4. Automatically deploying every change that passes the automated tests to production, minimizing lead time

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Continuous deployment automatically releases every code change that passes automated testing into production, ensuring rapid delivery and minimizing lead time between development and deployment.



Which type of attack involves employees using their credentials to copy proprietary software onto an external drive?

  1. Insider threat
  2. Social engineering
  3. Spear phishing
  4. Identity theft

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

An insider threat occurs when authorized employees misuse their legitimate access or credentials to steal, copy, or compromise organizational assets such as proprietary software.



Which protocol uses encryption to secure its communications?

  1. Telnet
  2. SSH
  3. NAT
  4. DHCP

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

SSH (Secure Shell) uses encryption to secure communications between devices, protecting data such as login credentials and commands from interception or tampering.



What is an initial action when investigating a security incident?

  1. Identify indicators of compromise.
  2. Create a timeline of events.
  3. Write a threat intelligence report.
  4. Remove threats from the system.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The initial action in investigating a security incident is to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), which help determine the scope, nature, and potential source of the attack.



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