NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Device Setting Configuration Practice Question
What happens if a packet matches no security policies?
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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It is dropped by default
The 'intrazone-default' and 'interzone-default' rules define the implicit behavior for unmatched traffic, which is to drop.
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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It is dropped by default
Why this is correct
The implicit 'deny all' action drops unmatched traffic.
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It is sent to the management plane
Why it's wrong here
Management plane does not handle transit traffic.
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It is allowed by default
Why it's wrong here
Default policy is to drop.
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It is logged as a threat
Why it's wrong here
It is not a threat, just unhandled traffic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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