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Question 361.

Which security approach assumes that no user or device should be trusted automatically based only on network location?

1. Zero trust
   2. Open access
   3. Flat networking
   4. Shared administration

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:

Zero trust requires access requests to be evaluated according to factors such as identity, device condition, requested resource, authentication strength, and policy rather than assuming that internal users or devices are trustworthy. Open access and flat networking provide broader connectivity and can increase risk, while shared administration may weaken accountability. Zero trust supports least privilege and continuous verification, making it useful for organizations with remote users, cloud services, mobile devices, and distributed applications.

Question 362.

Which Palo Alto Networks capability is designed to identify applications in network traffic rather than relying only on ports?

1. Static routing
   2. DHCP relay
   3. VLAN tagging
   4. Application identification

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

Application identification recognizes the application associated with a network session even when applications use common or dynamic ports. This allows administrators to create security policies based on actual application use instead of broad port-based access. Static routing determines traffic paths, DHCP relay forwards address-assignment requests, and VLAN tagging identifies logical Layer 2 networks. Application-aware visibility is important because different applications may share the same port but have very different security risks and business purposes.

Question 363.

Which type of malware appears to be legitimate software but contains hidden malicious functionality?

1. Load balancer
   2. Backup agent
   3. Trojan
   4. Hypervisor

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

A Trojan disguises itself as legitimate or useful software while secretly performing malicious actions. It may steal credentials, create unauthorized access, download additional malware, or modify systems. A load balancer distributes network traffic, a backup agent protects data, and a hypervisor manages virtual machines. Organizations can reduce Trojan risk through endpoint protection, application control, secure software sources, least privilege, and user awareness.

Question 364.

Which statement best describes the purpose of a firewall security zone?

1. It automatically creates administrator accounts.
   2. It groups interfaces or network areas that share similar security requirements.
   3. It replaces the routing table.
   4. It performs file backups automatically.

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:

A security zone groups interfaces or network segments with similar trust levels or security requirements. Firewall policies can then control communication between zones. Examples may include user, server, guest, management, and external zones. Zones do not replace routing, create accounts, or automatically back up files. Well-designed zones make segmentation easier to understand and help administrators enforce consistent policies across different parts of the network.

Question 365.

Which action best reduces the security risk associated with a newly created administrator account?

1. Grant only the privileges required for the administrator’s role.
   2. Provide unrestricted access to every system.
   3. Share the account with several administrators.
   4. Disable logging for the account.

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:

Granting only the permissions necessary for the administrator’s responsibilities follows the principle of least privilege. This limits the damage that could result from credential compromise or accidental changes. Unrestricted access creates unnecessary exposure, shared accounts reduce accountability, and disabling logging removes visibility into privileged activity. Administrative accounts should also use strong authentication, restricted management access, and periodic permission reviews.

Question 366.

Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote command-line access and normally uses TCP port 22?

1. FTP
   2. HTTP
   3. Telnet
   4. SSH

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

SSH provides encrypted command-line access and commonly operates over TCP port 22. It is widely used for remote administration of servers, firewalls, routers, and other devices. Telnet offers similar terminal access but generally does not provide strong encryption. HTTP is associated with web communication, while FTP is used for file transfer. SSH should still be protected with strong authentication, restricted management access, and logging.

Question 367.

Which Palo Alto Networks security capability can analyze suspicious files in an isolated environment to identify malicious behavior?

1. DNS forwarding
   2. Static NAT
   3. Sandboxing
   4. Link aggregation

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

Sandboxing evaluates suspicious files in an isolated environment and observes behavior such as process creation, file modification, persistence attempts, and unexpected network communication. This can help detect previously unknown or modified malware that does not yet match traditional signatures. DNS forwarding handles name resolution, static NAT translates addresses, and link aggregation combines network interfaces. Sandboxing works best as part of layered threat prevention together with endpoint security and file inspection.

Question 368.

Which statement best describes multi-factor authentication?

1. It requires two copies of the same password.
   2. It uses authentication evidence from more than one factor category.
   3. It eliminates the need for authorization.
   4. It automatically gives users administrator privileges.

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:

Multi-factor authentication requires evidence from different authentication categories, such as something a user knows and something the user has. A password combined with a hardware token is one example. Two passwords are still the same factor category and therefore do not provide true MFA. MFA does not replace authorization or automatically grant elevated access. It is particularly valuable for privileged accounts, remote access, and cloud applications.

Question 369.

Which security objective is most directly protected by preventing unauthorized alteration of system logs?

1. Integrity
   2. Availability
   3. Scalability
   4. Portability

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:

Integrity ensures that information remains accurate and has not been changed without authorization. Security logs must be protected from tampering because attackers may try to alter or delete evidence of their activity. Access controls, centralized logging, cryptographic verification, and proper retention can help protect log integrity. Availability concerns access to services, scalability concerns growth, and portability concerns moving software or data between environments.

Question 370.

Which condition is most likely to indicate a distributed denial-of-service attack?

1. One user enters an incorrect password.
   2. A scheduled backup completes successfully.
   3. An approved software update occurs.
   4. A public-facing service receives excessive traffic from many sources and becomes unavailable.

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

A distributed denial-of-service attack uses many systems or sources to send traffic or requests toward a target. The goal is typically to exhaust bandwidth, processing power, connection capacity, or other resources so legitimate users cannot access the service. Normal password failures, backups, and approved updates are expected events. DDoS mitigation may involve filtering, rate controls, redundant services, upstream protection, and traffic-scrubbing capabilities.

Question 371.

Which Palo Alto Networks log type is most useful for reviewing changes made by an administrator to firewall configuration?

1. Traffic log
   2. URL log
   3. Configuration log
   4. Threat log

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

Configuration logs record administrative changes to firewall settings and can help identify what was changed, when it was changed, and which administrator performed the action. Traffic logs describe network sessions, URL logs focus on web activity, and threat logs record detected security threats. Configuration logs are important for auditing, troubleshooting, change management, and investigating unauthorized modifications.

Question 372.

Which statement best describes destination network address translation?

1. It verifies user credentials.
   2. It changes the destination IP address of matching traffic.
   3. It detects suspicious processes on endpoints.
   4. It automatically patches servers.

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:

Destination NAT changes the destination IP address of traffic as it passes through a network device. It is commonly used to publish an internal service through another address, such as a public IP address. NAT does not authenticate users, monitor endpoint processes, or install software updates. NAT rules determine address translation, while firewall security rules independently determine whether the communication should be allowed.

Question 373.

Which practice most directly reduces risk when employees transfer to new roles within an organization?

1. Review and remove permissions that are no longer required.
   2. Keep all previous permissions permanently.
   3. Grant administrator rights automatically.
   4. Disable access logging.

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:

Role changes should trigger a review of the user’s permissions so outdated access can be removed and new access can be granted appropriately. Without this process, users may accumulate permissions from previous positions, increasing security risk. Permanent access and automatic administrator privileges conflict with least privilege. Logging should remain enabled to provide accountability. Good identity lifecycle management includes onboarding, role changes, periodic reviews, and offboarding.

Question 374.

Which Palo Alto Networks security feature can help restrict access to websites based on category, reputation, or security policy?

1. Static routing
   2. Link aggregation
   3. DHCP relay
   4. URL filtering

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

URL filtering classifies web destinations and applies policy based on categories, reputation, or organizational requirements. It can help block phishing sites, malware-hosting pages, risky categories, and other unwanted web destinations. Static routing determines traffic paths, link aggregation combines interfaces, and DHCP relay forwards DHCP traffic. URL filtering becomes more effective when combined with DNS security, threat prevention, user identification, and endpoint protection.

Question 375.

Which security activity attempts to identify known weaknesses in systems before attackers can exploit them?

1. Data replication
   2. File compression
   3. Vulnerability assessment
   4. Route redistribution

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

A vulnerability assessment identifies weaknesses in systems, applications, network devices, and configurations that may be exploitable. Findings can be prioritized according to severity, exposure, business importance, and likelihood of exploitation. Data replication creates additional copies of information, file compression reduces data size, and route redistribution exchanges routing information. Vulnerability assessment is typically part of an ongoing vulnerability-management process that includes remediation and verification.

Question 376.

Which statement best describes endpoint containment during an active malware incident?

1. It provides the infected user with additional privileges.
   2. It limits the compromised endpoint’s ability to communicate with other systems.
   3. It removes all forensic evidence automatically.
   4. It disables security monitoring.

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:

Endpoint containment restricts network communication from a compromised device to reduce lateral movement, command-and-control activity, or data theft. This gives analysts time to investigate and remediate the endpoint. Containment should preserve useful evidence and security visibility where possible. Granting extra privileges or disabling monitoring would increase risk, while indiscriminately removing evidence could interfere with incident investigation.

Question 377.

Which control provides the most direct recovery option after a critical server’s data is accidentally corrupted?

1. Tested backups
   2. Shared administrator credentials
   3. Anonymous access
   4. Disabled monitoring

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:

Tested backups provide recoverable copies of critical data when production information becomes corrupted, deleted, or otherwise unusable. Organizations should protect backups from unauthorized modification and regularly test restoration procedures to confirm that recovery is possible. Shared credentials and anonymous access increase risk, while disabled monitoring reduces visibility. Backups are a key resilience control but should complement redundancy, access control, and disaster-recovery planning.

Question 378.

Which authentication pattern should receive the highest investigation priority?

1. A routine login from a user’s normal workstation
   2. A planned password change
   3. A scheduled account review
   4. A privileged account succeeds from an unusual source after repeated failed attempts

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

A successful privileged login from an unusual source following repeated failed attempts may indicate that an attacker obtained or guessed valid credentials. Analysts should investigate the source address, device, authentication factors, subsequent actions, and related alerts. Normal logins, planned password changes, and access reviews are expected events. Privileged accounts deserve especially careful monitoring because compromise may provide broad administrative capabilities.

Question 379.

Which cloud-security concept explains why an organization may still be responsible for identity, data, and configuration even when using a cloud provider?

1. Open trust model
   2. Anonymous access model
   3. Shared responsibility model
   4. Flat authorization model

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

The shared responsibility model divides security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer. Providers may secure physical facilities and foundational infrastructure, while customers may remain responsible for identities, applications, operating systems, configurations, and data depending on the cloud service model. Understanding these responsibilities helps prevent security gaps caused by assuming that the provider handles every security control.

Question 380.

Which approach provides the strongest overall cybersecurity protection for a modern enterprise?

1. Depend entirely on one perimeter firewall.
   2. Combine identity security, least privilege, segmentation, application-aware controls, endpoint protection, threat prevention, logging, backups, and incident response.
   3. Trust all internal users and devices automatically.
   4. Stop applying security updates after deployment.

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:

A strong enterprise security strategy uses multiple complementary layers. Identity controls reduce unauthorized access, least privilege limits permissions, segmentation restricts lateral movement, application-aware policies improve network control, endpoint protection monitors hosts, and threat prevention blocks malicious activity. Logging supports detection and investigation, while backups and incident response improve resilience. Relying on one security device or permanently trusting internal systems creates unnecessary gaps. Defense in depth provides multiple opportunities to prevent, detect, contain, and recover from cyberattacks.