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
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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.
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Application names (App-ID).
Why it's wrong here
App-ID is not used in URL category definitions.
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IP addresses or subnets.
Why this is correct
IPs can be included in custom categories.
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Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs).
Why this is correct
Domains are the most common way to define custom categories.
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URL patterns (regex).
Why this is correct
Specific URL structures can be defined.
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Threat signature IDs.
Why it's wrong here
Threat signatures are used in Threat profiles, not URL categories.
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