Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cybersecurity Fundamentals Practice Question
An organization's security policy requires that any detected malware file must be automatically blocked from entering the network during download. Which security profile and action combination ensures inline prevention against known malware?
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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Antivirus profile with action set to 'block' for all malware types and decoders
Antivirus profiles inspect file transfers and can be configured to block known malware signatures in real-time inline.
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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WildFire analysis profile with file forwarding set to 'async'
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Asynchronous WildFire forwarding allows the file through initially while analyzing in the cloud, which is not immediate inline prevention for the first download.
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Antivirus profile with action set to 'block' for all malware types and decoders
Why this is correct
Correct. Antivirus profiles inspect files inline and block known malware signatures immediately.
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Data Filtering profile configured to drop executable file extensions
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Data filtering inspects text patterns, whereas Antivirus handles malware signatures and file blocking is handled by File Blocking profiles.
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URL Filtering profile configured to block malicious download categories
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. URL filtering blocks based on web category, whereas Antivirus inspects the actual file payload across protocols.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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