Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator Exam (PCNSA) - PaloAlto Networks

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Question #1 Verified Q&A
DRAG DROP Match the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform architecture to its description.<br />
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Explanation:
Threat Intelligence Cloud – Gathers, analyzes, correlates, and disseminates threats to and from the network and endpoints located within the network. Next-Generation Firewall – Identifies and inspects all traffic to block known threats Advanced Endpoint Protection - Inspects processes and files to prevent known and unknown exploits
Question #2 Verified Q&A
Which firewall plane provides configuration, logging, and reporting functions on a separate processor?
A network processing
B control
C security processing
D data
Correct Answer: control
Question #3 Verified Q&A
A security administrator has configured App-ID updates to be automatically downloaded and installed. The company is currently using an application identified by App-ID as SuperApp_base. On a content update notice, Palo Alto Networks is adding new app signatures labeled SuperApp_chat and SuperApp_download, which will be deployed in 30 days. Based on the information, how is the SuperApp traffic affected after the 30 days have passed?
A All traffic matching the SuperApp_chat, and SuperApp_download is denied because it no longer matches the SuperApp-base application
B No impact because the apps were automatically downloaded and installed
C All traffic matching the SuperApp_base, SuperApp_chat, and SuperApp_download is denied until the security administrator approves the applications
D No impact because the firewall automatically adds the rules to the App-ID interface
Correct Answer: All traffic matching the SuperApp_chat, and SuperApp_download is denied because it no longer matches the SuperApp-base application
Explanation:
https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/9-0/pan-os-admin/app-id/manage-new-app-ids- introduced-in-content-releases/review-new-app-id-impact-on-existing-policy-rules
Question #4 Verified Q&A
How many zones can an interface be assigned with a Palo Alto Networks firewall?
A two
B three
C one
D four
Correct Answer: one
Explanation:
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Question #5 Verified Q&A
Which two configuration settings shown are not the default? (Choose two.)<br />
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A Server Log Monitor Frequency (sec)
B Enable Security Log
C Enable Probing
D Enable Session
Correct Answer: Server Log Monitor Frequency (sec), Enable Session
Explanation:
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