Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cybersecurity Fundamentals Practice Question
An organization is implementing compliance controls to ensure that employees do not upload proprietary source code to unauthorized cloud storage providers. Which security profile feature should be utilized to control and log specific file transfers within recognized cloud applications?
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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File Blocking profile configured to block specific application file types
File Blocking profiles can be configured to block or log the upload or download of specific file types (such as source code archives or executables) within applications.
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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Data Filtering profile configured with URL category exceptions
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Data filtering inspects text payloads, whereas File Blocking targets file types and extensions.
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WildFire analysis profile configured for static code review
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. WildFire analyzes files for malware behavior, not proprietary source code compliance.
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File Blocking profile configured to block specific application file types
Why this is correct
Correct. File Blocking profiles inspect traffic for specific file types and can block or log uploads within cloud applications.
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URL Filtering profile configured with Custom URL categories
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. URL filtering categorizes web destinations by domain, not internal file upload content.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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