PCNSA Managing Objects Practice Question
An administrator needs to allow traffic from multiple subnets to a specific internal server. The subnets are all part of the same address group. Which object would simplify the security policy rule?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse address groups with service groups, thinking both are used for grouping, but service groups only apply to ports/protocols, not IP addresses or subnets.
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Why each option matters
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Address group
An address group allows the administrator to group multiple subnets into a single object, which can then be referenced in a security policy rule. This simplifies rule management by reducing the number of individual source address entries needed, making the policy easier to maintain and audit.
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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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Tag
Why it's wrong here
Tags are for grouping and identification, not for defining source addresses.
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Schedule
Why it's wrong here
Schedules define time-based access, not addresses.
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Service group
Why it's wrong here
Service groups group ports/protocols, not addresses.
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Address group
Why this is correct
Address groups combine multiple address objects, simplifying policy creation.
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