NetSec-Analyst Object Configuration Creation And Application Practice Question
What is the 'Read-Only' state of an object indicating in SCM?
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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The object is inherited from a parent device group
An object is read-only if it is inherited from a parent device group, meaning it cannot be modified at the current level.
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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The administrator lacks permissions
Why it's wrong here
It is a hierarchy constraint, not a permission issue.
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The object is inherited from a parent device group
Why this is correct
Inherited objects are read-only locally.
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The object is corrupted
Why it's wrong here
It's a permission/scope state.
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The object is in use by a rule
Why it's wrong here
You can still modify the object details if not inherited.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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