Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator

Here you have the best Palo Alto Networks PCNSA practice exam questions

  • You have 420 total questions across 84 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on March 12, 2026
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Question 1 of 420
DRAG DROP -
Match the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform architecture to its description.
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Question 2 of 420
Which plane on a Palo Alto Networks Firewall provides configuration, logging, and reporting functions on a separate processor?
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The suggested answer is A.

The management plane on a Palo Alto Networks Firewall is responsible for configuration, logging, and reporting functions, which it performs on a separate processor. This segmentation helps in optimizing performance and maintaining dedicated resources for management tasks, ensuring efficient and secure firewall operations.

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Question 3 of 420
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?
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The suggested answer is A.

After the new app signatures are deployed, the traffic matching the SuperApp_chat and SuperApp_download will be denied because it will no longer match the SuperApp_base application. Security policies need to be explicitly defined to allow the new App-IDs. Without updates to these policies, the traffic corresponding to the new signatures will be blocked by default, as they are not covered under the existing rules that only recognize SuperApp_base.

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Question 4 of 420
How many zones can an interface be assigned with a Palo Alto Networks firewall?
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The suggested answer is D.

In Palo Alto Networks firewalls, an interface can only be assigned to one zone. This means that although a zone can contain multiple interfaces, a single interface cannot belong to more than one zone.

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Question 5 of 420
Which two configuration settings shown are not the default? (Choose two.)
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The suggested answer is B, C.

The two configuration settings that are not the default are Server Log Monitor Frequency (sec) and Enable Session. By default, the Server Log Monitor Frequency is usually set to 2 seconds, whereas in the given configuration it is set to 15 seconds. Additionally, the Enable Session option is typically disabled by default, while it is enabled in the provided setup.

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About the Palo Alto Networks PCNSA Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Palo Alto Networks PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 420 practice questions across 84 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our PCNSA questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.