NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Device Setting Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO objects can be used as a source in a Security Policy?
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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Address Object
Policies can match traffic based on IP addresses, address groups, regions, or User-ID user groups.
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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Service Object
Why it's wrong here
Services are for the 'Service' field.
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Address Object
Why this is correct
Standard method for source matching.
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Interface
Why it's wrong here
You match zones, not individual interfaces.
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User Group
Why this is correct
User-ID allows matching based on group membership.
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Application
Why it's wrong here
Apps are for the 'Application' field.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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