Netskope NSK101 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: NSK101
- Exam Name: Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA)
- Certification Provider: Netskope
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #81
You need to create a service request ticket for a client-related issue using the Netskope client Ul. In this scenario, you generate the client logs by right-clicking on the system tray icon and choosing
- A . Save logs
- B . Configuration
- C . Troubleshoot
- D . Help
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
To create a service request ticket for a client-related issue using the Netskope client UI, you need to generate the client logs by right-clicking on the system tray icon and choosing Troubleshoot. This will open a window where you can select the option to Save Logs, which will create a zip file containing the client logs. You can then attach this file to your service request ticket and provide any relevant details about the issue. Choosing Save logs, Configuration, or Help will not generate the client logs, as they perform different functions, such as saving the current configuration, opening the settings menu, or opening the help page.
Reference: [Netskope Client Troubleshooting].
C
Explanation:
To create a service request ticket for a client-related issue using the Netskope client UI, you need to generate the client logs by right-clicking on the system tray icon and choosing Troubleshoot. This will open a window where you can select the option to Save Logs, which will create a zip file containing the client logs. You can then attach this file to your service request ticket and provide any relevant details about the issue. Choosing Save logs, Configuration, or Help will not generate the client logs, as they perform different functions, such as saving the current configuration, opening the settings menu, or opening the help page.
Reference: [Netskope Client Troubleshooting].
Question #82
Which two traffic steering configurations are supported by Netskope? (Choose two.)
- A . browser isolation traffic only
- B . cloud applications only
- C . all Web traffic including cloud applications
- D . Web traffic only
Correct Answer: B, C
B, C
Explanation:
The two traffic steering configurations that are supported by Netskope are cloud applications only and all Web traffic including cloud applications. These configurations allow you to control what kind of traffic gets steered to Netskope for real-time deep analysis and what kind of traffic gets bypassed. You can choose one of these options for both on-premises and off-premises scenarios, depending on your network environment and security needs. You can also create exceptions for specific domains, IP addresses, or certificate-pinned applications that you want to bypass or steer regardless of the configuration option.
Reference: Steering ConfigurationCreating a Steering Configuration
B, C
Explanation:
The two traffic steering configurations that are supported by Netskope are cloud applications only and all Web traffic including cloud applications. These configurations allow you to control what kind of traffic gets steered to Netskope for real-time deep analysis and what kind of traffic gets bypassed. You can choose one of these options for both on-premises and off-premises scenarios, depending on your network environment and security needs. You can also create exceptions for specific domains, IP addresses, or certificate-pinned applications that you want to bypass or steer regardless of the configuration option.
Reference: Steering ConfigurationCreating a Steering Configuration
Question #83
When comparing data in motion with data at rest, which statement is correct?
- A . Data at rest cannot be scanned for malware until a user opens the file.
- B . Data in motion requires API integration.
- C . Data in motion requires the Netskope client.
- D . Data at rest requires API integration.
Correct Answer: CD
CD
Explanation:
When comparing data in motion with data at rest, the following statements are correct:
Data in motion requires the Netskope client: To inspect and enforce policies on data as it is being transmitted across the network (data in motion), the Netskope client is required. The client steers the traffic through the Netskope cloud where it is analyzed and policies are applied in real-time.
Data at rest requires API integration: To scan and enforce policies on data stored in cloud applications (data at rest), API integration is required. This allows Netskope to directly interact with cloud services and perform actions such as scanning for malware, applying DLP policies, and ensuring compliance.
Reference: Netskope documentation on data protection strategies, including data in motion and data at rest.
Best practices for implementing API integrations for data at rest and using the Netskope client for data in motion.
CD
Explanation:
When comparing data in motion with data at rest, the following statements are correct:
Data in motion requires the Netskope client: To inspect and enforce policies on data as it is being transmitted across the network (data in motion), the Netskope client is required. The client steers the traffic through the Netskope cloud where it is analyzed and policies are applied in real-time.
Data at rest requires API integration: To scan and enforce policies on data stored in cloud applications (data at rest), API integration is required. This allows Netskope to directly interact with cloud services and perform actions such as scanning for malware, applying DLP policies, and ensuring compliance.
Reference: Netskope documentation on data protection strategies, including data in motion and data at rest.
Best practices for implementing API integrations for data at rest and using the Netskope client for data in motion.
Question #84
You are working with traffic from applications with pinned certificates.
In this scenario, which statement is correct?
- A . An exception should be added to the steering configuration.
- B . The domains used by certificate-pinned applications should be added to the authentication bypass list.
- C . Traffic with pinned certificates should be blocked.
- D . The domains used by applications with pinned certificates should be allowed in an inline policy.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
When working with traffic from applications with pinned certificates, you should add an exception to the steering configuration to bypass them. Pinned certificates are a security technique that prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by validating the server certificates against a hardcoded list of certificates in the application. If you try to intercept or inspect the traffic from such applications, they will reject the connection or display an error message. Therefore, you should add the domains used by certificate-pinned applications as exceptions in your steering configuration, so that they are not steered to Netskope for analysis and enforcement.
Reference: Certificate Pinned ApplicationsCreating a Steering Configuration
A
Explanation:
When working with traffic from applications with pinned certificates, you should add an exception to the steering configuration to bypass them. Pinned certificates are a security technique that prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by validating the server certificates against a hardcoded list of certificates in the application. If you try to intercept or inspect the traffic from such applications, they will reject the connection or display an error message. Therefore, you should add the domains used by certificate-pinned applications as exceptions in your steering configuration, so that they are not steered to Netskope for analysis and enforcement.
Reference: Certificate Pinned ApplicationsCreating a Steering Configuration
Question #85
Which three technologies describe the primary cloud service models as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)? (Choose three.)
- A . Cloud Service Provider (CSP)
- B . Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
- C . Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- D . Software as a Service (SaaS)
- E . Infrastructure as a Service (laaS)
Correct Answer: CDE
CDE
Explanation:
The three technologies that describe the primary cloud service models as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). These service models are based on the type of computing capability that is provided by the cloud provider to the cloud consumer over a network. According to NIST, these service models have the following definitions:
Platform as a Service (PaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to deploy onto the cloud infrastructure consumer-created or acquired applications created using programming languages, libraries, services, and tools supported by the provider. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly configuration settings for the application-hosting environment.
Software as a Service (SaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to use the provider’s applications running on a cloud infrastructure. The applications are accessible from various client devices through either a thin client interface, such as a web browser (e.g., web-based email), or a program interface. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user-specific application configuration settings.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to provision processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources where the consumer is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, and deployed applications; and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
Reference: The NIST Definition of Cloud ComputingNIST Cloud Computing Program
CDE
Explanation:
The three technologies that describe the primary cloud service models as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). These service models are based on the type of computing capability that is provided by the cloud provider to the cloud consumer over a network. According to NIST, these service models have the following definitions:
Platform as a Service (PaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to deploy onto the cloud infrastructure consumer-created or acquired applications created using programming languages, libraries, services, and tools supported by the provider. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly configuration settings for the application-hosting environment.
Software as a Service (SaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to use the provider’s applications running on a cloud infrastructure. The applications are accessible from various client devices through either a thin client interface, such as a web browser (e.g., web-based email), or a program interface. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user-specific application configuration settings.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): The capability provided to the consumer is to provision processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources where the consumer is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, and deployed applications; and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
Reference: The NIST Definition of Cloud ComputingNIST Cloud Computing Program
Question #86
You consume application infrastructure (middleware) capabilities by a third-party provider.
What is the cloud service model that you are using in this scenario?
- A . PaaS
- B . MaaS
- C . DaaS
- D . SaaS
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
If you consume application infrastructure (middleware) capabilities by a third-party provider, then the cloud service model that you are using in this scenario is PaaS, which stands for Platform as a Service. PaaS is a cloud service model that provides customers with a platform to develop, run, and manage applications without having to deal with the underlying infrastructure or software. PaaS typically includes middleware capabilities such as databases, web servers, development tools, integration services, etc., that customers can use to build and deploy their applications faster and easier. MaaS, DaaS, and SaaS are not cloud service models that match this scenario, as they stand for different types of services. MaaS stands for Monitoring as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with tools to monitor and manage their cloud resources and performance. DaaS stands for Desktop as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with virtual desktops that they can access from any device or location. SaaS stands for Software as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with software applications that they can use over the internet without installing or maintaining them.
Reference: [PaaS], [MaaS], [DaaS], [SaaS].
A
Explanation:
If you consume application infrastructure (middleware) capabilities by a third-party provider, then the cloud service model that you are using in this scenario is PaaS, which stands for Platform as a Service. PaaS is a cloud service model that provides customers with a platform to develop, run, and manage applications without having to deal with the underlying infrastructure or software. PaaS typically includes middleware capabilities such as databases, web servers, development tools, integration services, etc., that customers can use to build and deploy their applications faster and easier. MaaS, DaaS, and SaaS are not cloud service models that match this scenario, as they stand for different types of services. MaaS stands for Monitoring as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with tools to monitor and manage their cloud resources and performance. DaaS stands for Desktop as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with virtual desktops that they can access from any device or location. SaaS stands for Software as a Service, which is a service that provides customers with software applications that they can use over the internet without installing or maintaining them.
Reference: [PaaS], [MaaS], [DaaS], [SaaS].
Question #87
What are two fundamental differences between the inline and API implementation of the Netskope platform? (Choose two.)
- A . The API implementation can be used with both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications.
- B . The API implementation can only be used with sanctioned applications.
- C . The inline implementation can effectively block a transaction in both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications.
- D . The inline implementation can only effectively block a transaction in sanctioned applications.
Correct Answer: BC
BC
Explanation:
The inline and API implementation of the Netskope platform are two different ways of connecting
cloud applications to Netskope for inspection and policy enforcement. Two fundamental differences between them are: The API implementation can only be used with sanctioned applications, which are applications that are approved and authorized by the organization for business use. The API implementation relies on using out-of-band API connections to access data and events from these applications and apply near real-time policies. The inline implementation can effectively block a transaction in both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications, which are applications that are not approved or authorized by the organization for business use. The inline implementation relies on using in-band proxy or reverse-proxy connections to intercept traffic to and from these applications and apply real-time policies. The API implementation can be used with both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications and the inline implementation can only effectively block a transaction in sanctioned applications are not true statements, as they contradict the actual capabilities and limitations of each implementation method.
Reference: [Netskope SaaS API-enabled Protection], [Netskope Inline CASB].
BC
Explanation:
The inline and API implementation of the Netskope platform are two different ways of connecting
cloud applications to Netskope for inspection and policy enforcement. Two fundamental differences between them are: The API implementation can only be used with sanctioned applications, which are applications that are approved and authorized by the organization for business use. The API implementation relies on using out-of-band API connections to access data and events from these applications and apply near real-time policies. The inline implementation can effectively block a transaction in both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications, which are applications that are not approved or authorized by the organization for business use. The inline implementation relies on using in-band proxy or reverse-proxy connections to intercept traffic to and from these applications and apply real-time policies. The API implementation can be used with both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications and the inline implementation can only effectively block a transaction in sanctioned applications are not true statements, as they contradict the actual capabilities and limitations of each implementation method.
Reference: [Netskope SaaS API-enabled Protection], [Netskope Inline CASB].
Question #88
Which two use cases would be considered examples of Shadow IT within an organization? (Choose two.)
- A . a sanctioned Salesforce account used by a contractor to upload non-sensitive data
- B . a sanctioned Wetransfer being used by a corporate user to share sensitive data
- C . an unsanctioned Microsoft 365 OneDrive account being used by a corporate user to upload sensitive data
- D . an unsanctioned Google Drive account used by a corporate user to upload non-sensitive data
Correct Answer: C, D
C, D
Explanation:
Shadow IT is the term for the unauthorized use of IT resources and functions by employees within an organization. It can include cloud services, software, and hardware that are not approved or managed by the IT department. Two use cases that would be considered examples of shadow IT within an organization are: an unsanctioned Microsoft 365 OneDrive account being used by a corporate user to upload sensitive data and an unsanctioned Google Drive account used by a corporate user to upload non-sensitive data. In both cases, the corporate user is using a personal cloud storage service that is not sanctioned by the organization to store work-related data. This can introduce security risks, such as data leakage, data loss, compliance violations, malware infections, etc. The IT department may not have visibility or control over these cloud services or the data stored in them.
Reference: What is shadow IT? | CloudflareWhat is Shadow IT? | IBM
C, D
Explanation:
Shadow IT is the term for the unauthorized use of IT resources and functions by employees within an organization. It can include cloud services, software, and hardware that are not approved or managed by the IT department. Two use cases that would be considered examples of shadow IT within an organization are: an unsanctioned Microsoft 365 OneDrive account being used by a corporate user to upload sensitive data and an unsanctioned Google Drive account used by a corporate user to upload non-sensitive data. In both cases, the corporate user is using a personal cloud storage service that is not sanctioned by the organization to store work-related data. This can introduce security risks, such as data leakage, data loss, compliance violations, malware infections, etc. The IT department may not have visibility or control over these cloud services or the data stored in them.
Reference: What is shadow IT? | CloudflareWhat is Shadow IT? | IBM
Question #89
Your company started deploying the latest version of the Netskope Client and you want to track the progress and device count using Netskope.
Which two statements are correct in this scenario? (Choose two.)
- A . Use Netskope Digital Experience Management to monitor the status.
- B . Use the Devices page under Settings to view and filter the required data.
- C . Review the Group definitions under Settings to determine the number of deployed clients.
- D . Review the Steering Configuration to determine the number of deployed clients.
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
To track the progress and device count of the latest Netskope Client deployment, you can use the following methods:
Use Netskope Digital Experience Management to monitor the status:
Netskope Digital Experience Management (DEM) provides visibility into the performance and status of applications and devices. You can use this tool to monitor the deployment status and ensure that the new client version is being deployed correctly across the organization.
Use the Devices page under Settings to view and filter the required data:
The Devices page in the Netskope console provides detailed information about all devices managed by Netskope. You can filter this data to view the specific deployment status of the latest Netskope Client version, helping you track the progress and identify any issues.
Reference: Netskope Knowledge Portal: Digital Experience Management
Netskope Knowledge Portal: Devices Page
A, B
Explanation:
To track the progress and device count of the latest Netskope Client deployment, you can use the following methods:
Use Netskope Digital Experience Management to monitor the status:
Netskope Digital Experience Management (DEM) provides visibility into the performance and status of applications and devices. You can use this tool to monitor the deployment status and ensure that the new client version is being deployed correctly across the organization.
Use the Devices page under Settings to view and filter the required data:
The Devices page in the Netskope console provides detailed information about all devices managed by Netskope. You can filter this data to view the specific deployment status of the latest Netskope Client version, helping you track the progress and identify any issues.
Reference: Netskope Knowledge Portal: Digital Experience Management
Netskope Knowledge Portal: Devices Page
Question #90
You are asked to review files affected by malware in your organization.
In this scenario, which two actions are possible and would be accessible from the Netskope UI -> Incidents –> Malware? (Choose two)
- A . Download the original malware file generating the alert to be analyzed by the SOC team
- B . Identify the exposure of the file identified as malware.
- C . Remediate the compromised devices.
- D . Determine the Detection Engine used to identify the malware.
Correct Answer: BD
BD
Explanation:
When reviewing files affected by malware in the Netskope UI under Incidents -> Malware, you have the following options:
Identify the exposure of the file identified as malware: This allows you to see where the malware has spread within the organization, which users or systems are affected, and any potential data exposure resulting from the malware.
Determine the Detection Engine used to identify the malware: Netskope provides details on which detection engine (such as AV, sandboxing, or other heuristic engines) identified the malware. This helps in understanding the threat vector and the reliability of the detection.
Downloading the original malware file (option A) is generally not recommended for security reasons and may not be supported directly from the Netskope UI. Remediation of compromised devices (option C) would typically be handled through endpoint security solutions rather than directly from the Netskope UI.
Reference: Netskope documentation on malware detection and incident response.
Best practices for handling malware incidents and using the Netskope UI for threat analysis.
BD
Explanation:
When reviewing files affected by malware in the Netskope UI under Incidents -> Malware, you have the following options:
Identify the exposure of the file identified as malware: This allows you to see where the malware has spread within the organization, which users or systems are affected, and any potential data exposure resulting from the malware.
Determine the Detection Engine used to identify the malware: Netskope provides details on which detection engine (such as AV, sandboxing, or other heuristic engines) identified the malware. This helps in understanding the threat vector and the reliability of the detection.
Downloading the original malware file (option A) is generally not recommended for security reasons and may not be supported directly from the Netskope UI. Remediation of compromised devices (option C) would typically be handled through endpoint security solutions rather than directly from the Netskope UI.
Reference: Netskope documentation on malware detection and incident response.
Best practices for handling malware incidents and using the Netskope UI for threat analysis.