Review questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Identity Integration
- correct answer Authenticate users to the Zero Trust Exchange
Authentication method NOT supported by Zscaler
- correct answer OpenID Connect
SCIM authorization
- correct answer Automate provisioning and de-provisioning of users
Service Provider (SP) in SAML authentication
- correct answer Relies on the Identity Provider (IdP) for authentication
Advantage of using SCIM over SAML
- correct answer SCIM updates user attributes in real-time
Zscaler's method for policy enforcement
- correct answer By integrating with IdPs such as Okta and Azure AD
Limitation of using SAML for identity management
- correct answer SAML attributes are only applied during authentication
Protocol used for Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication in Zscaler
- correct answer SAML
,ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access)
- correct answer ZIA applies security policies based on user identity and device attributes. It enforces
policies such as URL filtering, malware inspection, and data loss prevention for internet-bound traffic.
SCIM
- correct answer SCIM provides real-time synchronization between an identity provider (e.g., Okta,
Azure AD) and Zscaler, ensuring that users who are disabled or removed in the source directory
automatically lose access in Zscaler.
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange (ZTE)
- correct answer The ZTE uses identity-based policies to secure user access, ensuring least-privileged
access based on Zero Trust principles.
Zscaler Client Connector
- correct answer The Zscaler Client Connector (formerly Zscaler App) enables Zero Trust connectivity by
forwarding traffic securely to ZIA and ZPA.
App Connectors
- correct answer Zscaler's App Connectors initiate outbound connections to the Zero Trust Exchange,
eliminating the need to expose private applications to the internet.
Zscaler Browser Access
- correct answer Zscaler Browser Access provides clientless access to internal applications via a browser,
reducing dependency on VPNs or installed agents.
Trusted Network Detection
- correct answer The Zscaler Client Connector can detect when a user is on a trusted network and apply
different forwarding rules accordingly.
Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
- correct answer ZPA enforces application-specific access instead of network-level access, enabling Zero
Trust access to only the applications a user is authorized to use.
ZTunnel 2.0
- correct answer It allows inspection of all client traffic, including non-web protocols.
, Zscaler App Connector
- correct answer Acts as an inside-out broker for private applications.
Zscaler Browser Access
- correct answer Internal web-based applications (HTTP/HTTPS).
Zscaler's prevention of lateral movement
- correct answer By isolating applications and enforcing identity-based policies.
Zscaler's Platform Services Suite
- correct answer To centralize security controls for connectivity, access control, and security.
Device Posture in Zscaler
- correct answer Ensures that a user's device meets security compliance requirements before granting
access.
TLS Inspection in Zscaler
- correct answer To inspect and analyze encrypted HTTPS traffic for threats.
Minimal latency in TLS Inspection
- correct answer By dynamically scaling cloud-based processing power for SSL inspection.
Policy enforcement
- correct answer It blocks malicious user activities and enforces least-privileged access.
Zscaler's Analytics & Reporting capabilities
- correct answer Provides real-time insights into user activity and security threats.
Private Service Edges
- correct answer Provides a dedicated cloud-based security infrastructure for enterprises.