JNCIA-SEC Content Security Practice Question
An administrator needs to block all users from downloading executable files (.exe and .msi) via HTTP, regardless of the website category. Which UTM feature should be utilized to achieve this efficiently?
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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Content Filtering
Content filtering allows blocking specific file extensions or MIME types across HTTP/FTP sessions.
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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AppSecure AppID
Why it's wrong here
AppID identifies applications, not individual file extensions within HTTP streams.
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Antivirus
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus detects malicious signatures, whereas simple file type blocking is a content filtering task.
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Integrated Web Filtering
Why it's wrong here
Web filtering categorizes websites, whereas file blocking is handled by content filtering.
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Content Filtering
Why this is correct
Content filtering inspects file types, extensions, and MIME types to block undesirable transfers.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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