NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
An administrator wants to use a script to back up firewall configurations daily. Which management interface service must be enabled to allow the script to download the config file?
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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XML API
The XML API is the standard method for scripts to programmatically export configurations (running-config).
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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SNMP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is for monitoring and alerts, not configuration backups.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Telnet is insecure and not recommended for programmatic access.
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XML API
Why this is correct
The XML API provides the 'keygen' and 'export' commands necessary for automated backup scripts.
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SSH
Why it's wrong here
While SSH can be used, XML API is the specific integration tool for configuration management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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