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NetSec-Pro Infrastructure Management And CDSS Practice Question

Which THREE types of information can be used to create a custom URL category?

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

IP addresses or subnets.

Custom URL categories allow for flexible identification of sites using domains, IP addresses, or URL patterns.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Application names (App-ID).

    Why it's wrong here

    App-ID is not used in URL category definitions.

  • IP addresses or subnets.

    Why this is correct

    IPs can be included in custom categories.

  • Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs).

    Why this is correct

    Domains are the most common way to define custom categories.

  • URL patterns (regex).

    Why this is correct

    Specific URL structures can be defined.

  • Threat signature IDs.

    Why it's wrong here

    Threat signatures are used in Threat profiles, not URL categories.

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