NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
You are configuring a virtual wire interface. Which setting is required to ensure that traffic is passed between the two interfaces?
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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Assign a security zone to each interface
Virtual wire requires a vwire object mapping two interfaces; once the object is assigned to the interfaces, traffic is passed based on the virtual wire security policy.
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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Configure an IP address on both interfaces
Why it's wrong here
IP addresses are not required for vwire operation.
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Assign a security zone to each interface
Why this is correct
Virtual wire interfaces require zone assignment to participate in security policies.
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Create a loopback interface
Why it's wrong here
Loopback is unrelated to vwire traffic flow.
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Enable dynamic routing on the virtual wire
Why it's wrong here
Dynamic routing is not supported on vwire interfaces.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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