NetSec-Architect Practice Question: NGFW And Cloud Delivered Security Services Architecture
An architect is designing an enterprise deployment where Advanced URL Filtering must block known malicious or risky web categories. Which THREE categories are commonly recommended for blocking or high-risk alerting in corporate environments? (Choose three)
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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Malware (sites hosting malicious binaries and payloads).
High-risk web categories commonly blocked include malware, phishing, and proxy-avoidance/anonymous-proxies.
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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Malware (sites hosting malicious binaries and payloads).
Why this is correct
Malware sites represent active security threats and are blocked.
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Reference and News (general informational and news publishing portals).
Why it's wrong here
News and reference sites are standard business/informational categories, not high-risk threats.
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Phishing (sites attempting credential theft and social engineering).
Why this is correct
Phishing sites represent credential theft risks and are blocked.
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Computer and Internet Info (technical documentation and software support forums).
Why it's wrong here
Technical support forums are typically allowed for IT staff and developers.
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Proxy Avoidance and Anonymous Surfing (sites offering tools to bypass corporate security controls).
Why this is correct
Proxy avoidance tools undermine security visibility and policy enforcement.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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