PCNSA Managing Objects Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. show running config | match object set service 'MyService' protocol tcp port 443 set address 'MyServer' ip-netmask 192.168.1.10/32 set address-group 'ServerGroup' static [ MyServer ]
A security policy rule uses 'MyService' and 'ServerGroup'. What is the destination port of the allowed traffic?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume the destination port is derived from the server group's common service (e.g., HTTP on port 80) rather than recognizing that the service object explicitly defines the port in the security rule.
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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443
(443) because 'MyService' is a custom service object that typically defines HTTPS (TCP/443), and 'ServerGroup' is a group of destination servers. When a security policy rule references both, the destination port is determined by the service object, not the server group. In Palo Alto Networks firewalls, service objects explicitly define the protocol and port for allowed traffic, so the destination port is 443.
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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80
Why it's wrong here
Port 80 is not defined in the exhibit.
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443
Why this is correct
MyService defines port 443.
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22
Why it's wrong here
Port 22 is not defined.
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8080
Why it's wrong here
Port 8080 is not defined.
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