NetSec-Analyst Policy Creation And Application Practice Question
Which TWO methods can be used to identify traffic using App-ID when port-based rules are insufficient?
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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Behavioral analysis of the traffic flow.
App-ID relies on packet inspection and signature matching.
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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Behavioral analysis of the traffic flow.
Why this is correct
The firewall analyzes patterns to identify applications.
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IP address reputation filtering.
Why it's wrong here
Reputation is a threat prevention feature, not App-ID.
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Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) signatures.
Why this is correct
DPI is the core engine for App-ID.
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MAC address filtering.
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses are Layer 2 and do not identify applications.
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URL filtering categories.
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering identifies web content, not application protocols.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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