Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator needs to verify the MAC address associated with a specific IP address on the local network segment using the firewall CLI. Which command should be executed?
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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show arp all
The 'show arp' command displays the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table, mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses.
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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show mac-table all
Why it's wrong here
The 'show mac-table' command displays Layer 2 forwarding table entries for switches, not ARP mappings.
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show interface ip
Why it's wrong here
This displays interface IP addresses, not neighbor ARP entries.
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show arp all
Why this is correct
The 'show arp' command displays the current ARP table entries on the firewall.
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show routing route
Why it's wrong here
This displays the routing table, not MAC-to-IP bindings.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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