NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
An administrator needs to automate the deployment of security policy updates using Panorama. Which XML API method should be invoked to commit changes to the candidate configuration?
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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/api/?type=commit
The commit operation is performed via the 'commit' tag in the XML API request to the Panorama management server.
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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/api/?type=commit
Why this is correct
This is the correct path for triggering a configuration commit via the XML API.
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/api/?type=config&action=save
Why it's wrong here
This command is used for saving the running configuration, not committing candidate changes.
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/api/?type=export
Why it's wrong here
This is used for exporting configuration files, not committing them.
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/api/?type=op&cmd=<commit/>
Why it's wrong here
The 'op' type is for operational commands, not for triggering a commit.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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