NetSec-Pro Infrastructure Management And CDSS Practice Question
Where is the configuration located to enable the 'DNS Security' service on a specific security zone?
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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Policies > Security > [Rule Name] > Actions tab
DNS Security profiles are applied to security policy rules, which then process traffic from specific zones.
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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Objects > Security Profiles > DNS Security
Why it's wrong here
This is where the profile is defined, not where it is enabled on traffic.
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Network > Zones > [Zone Name]
Why it's wrong here
Zones define traffic boundaries but do not contain security service profiles.
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Device > Setup > Services > DNS
Why it's wrong here
This is for configuring the firewall's own DNS settings.
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Policies > Security > [Rule Name] > Actions tab
Why this is correct
Security profiles are applied within the Security Policy Rule.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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