NetSec-Pro Practice Question: NGFW And SASE Solution Maintenance And Configuration
Which action in a Security Policy rule will cause the firewall to send a TCP Reset to the client and server?
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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Reset-Both
The 'Reset-Both' action terminates the connection by sending a TCP Reset packet to both endpoints.
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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Drop
Why it's wrong here
Drop drops packets silently.
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Allow
Why it's wrong here
Allow passes the traffic.
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Reset-Both
Why this is correct
Reset-Both explicitly sends a TCP Reset to both ends of the connection.
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Deny
Why it's wrong here
Deny drops packets silently.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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