PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
A network administrator wants to collect and analyze traffic logs from a Palo Alto firewall. Which two methods can be used? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse local log viewing (Monitor tab or CLI) with log collection methods, failing to recognize that 'collection' implies external aggregation or export, not just on-device display.
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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Configure Panorama to collect logs.
Panorama is the centralized management platform for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, capable of collecting logs from multiple firewalls for aggregation, analysis, and reporting. Option C is correct because Panorama can be configured to receive traffic logs from managed firewalls, enabling centralized log collection and analysis without relying on individual firewall storage or manual export.
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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Use the CLI command 'show log traffic'.
Why it's wrong here
CLI shows logs but does not persistently collect them.
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Use SNMP to retrieve logs.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is not used for log retrieval.
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Configure Panorama to collect logs.
Why this is correct
Panorama acts as a central log collector.
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Export logs to a CSV file from the GUI.
Why this is correct
Exports logs for external analysis.
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View logs in the Monitor tab.
Why it's wrong here
Viewing is not collecting for analysis.
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