Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cybersecurity Fundamentals Practice Question
An enterprise is preparing for an external security audit and needs to ensure compliance with risk management frameworks regarding administrative accountability and change control. Which THREE features on a Palo Alto Networks firewall support these compliance requirements? (Choose three)
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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Administrator activity and authentication logs recording login timestamps and source IPs
Administrative accountability is maintained via Configuration Audit logs, Administrator Activity logs, and external authentication/RBAC.
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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Automated daily factory reset scripts executed on the management plane
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Factory reset scripts would wipe firewall configurations, destroying audit trails.
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Disabling all logging to prevent unauthorized access to log databases
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Disabling logs violates compliance requirements and removes audit capability.
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Administrator activity and authentication logs recording login timestamps and source IPs
Why this is correct
Correct. Admin logs track login events and management plane access.
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) restricting administrative privileges to necessary tasks only
Why this is correct
Correct. RBAC ensures least privilege for administrative accounts.
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Configuration Audit logs tracking every administrative commit, change, and user responsible
Why this is correct
Correct. Config audit logs record who made changes and what was modified.
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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