NetSec-Analyst Management And Operations Practice Question
If an administrator forgets the password for the 'admin' account, how can it be recovered?
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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Reboot into maintenance mode and follow the recovery sequence.
On newer PAN-OS versions, password recovery involves using the 'maintenance' mode during boot, which requires physical console access.
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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Use the 'Reset Password' button on the login screen.
Why it's wrong here
There is no such button for security reasons.
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Reboot into maintenance mode and follow the recovery sequence.
Why this is correct
This is the standard, secure procedure for password recovery.
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Contact TAC for a universal override password.
Why it's wrong here
TAC does not provide universal backdoor passwords.
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Factory reset the device.
Why it's wrong here
While it works, it is the last resort and deletes all data, not a recovery method.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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