Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Fundamentals Practice Question
A network security engineer observes that TCP sessions are being terminated prematurely during periods of inactivity. The default application timeout is not meeting the business requirement for a custom database application. Where should the engineer modify the session timeout for this specific application?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Objects > Applications > [Application Name], modifying TCP timeout settings
Application timeouts can be customized under Objects > Applications by creating or editing an application override, or by modifying timeout settings in Device > Setup > Session.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Network > Interfaces > Advanced > TCP Timeout
Why it's wrong here
Interfaces do not host per-application TCP timeout settings.
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Objects > Applications > [Application Name], modifying TCP timeout settings
Why this is correct
Customizing the timeout directly on the Application object changes how long idle sessions are retained for that specific traffic type.
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Policies > Security > Timeout Profile
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'Timeout Profile' in Security Policies; timeouts are handled globally or per application object.
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Device > Setup > Management > Session Settings
Why it's wrong here
Device setup manages global TCP timeouts (like TCP default and TCP handshake timeouts), not specific application overrides.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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