NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
Which feature allows an NGFW to dynamically update security objects based on an external feed such as an IP list or URL list?
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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External Dynamic Lists
External Dynamic Lists (EDL) allow the firewall to consume lists from external web servers and use them in policies automatically.
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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User-ID Mapping
Why it's wrong here
This is for mapping IPs to users, not for updating object lists.
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Log Forwarding Profiles
Why it's wrong here
These are for sending logs to external destinations, not receiving updates.
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External Dynamic Lists
Why this is correct
EDLs are designed specifically for this purpose.
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Dynamic Address Objects
Why it's wrong here
These are usually updated manually or via API, not via external feed URLs.
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