PCNSA Managing Objects Practice Question
A security policy rule has an action of "allow". Which TWO objects are mandatory for the rule to be valid? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Palo Alto Networks often tests the misconception that Application or Service are mandatory for an 'allow' rule, but Palo Alto Networks allows 'any' for these fields, making source and destination addresses the only mandatory objects.
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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Source address
In Palo Alto Networks security policy rules, the source and destination addresses are mandatory because the firewall must know which traffic to evaluate. Without a source or destination address, the rule cannot define the traffic flow and would be invalid. The 'allow' action requires at least these two address objects to create a valid rule.
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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Application
Why it's wrong here
Application is optional; if not specified, all applications are allowed.
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User
Why it's wrong here
User is optional; if not specified, all users are allowed.
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Source address
Why this is correct
Every rule must have a source address (can be 'any').
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Destination address
Why this is correct
Every rule must have a destination address (can be 'any').
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Service
Why it's wrong here
Service is optional; if not specified, all services are allowed.
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