NetSec-Analyst Object Configuration Creation And Application Practice Question
When you define a 'Service Group', can you include both TCP and UDP services?
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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Yes, you can mix different protocols
Yes, Service Groups are designed to aggregate different protocols (TCP, UDP, SCTP) into a single service bundle.
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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Yes, you can mix different protocols
Why this is correct
Service groups are protocol-agnostic regarding their members.
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Only if the firewall supports it
Why it's wrong here
All PAN-OS firewalls support this.
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No, they must be the same protocol
Why it's wrong here
They can be mixed.
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Only if they use the same port number
Why it's wrong here
They can use different ports.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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