PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
An administrator needs to check the system uptime of the firewall. Which CLI command should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the generic Linux 'uptime' command with the Palo Alto-specific syntax, or assume 'show system state' or 'show system resources' would include uptime, but only 'show system info' provides the exact uptime value.
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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show system info
The 'show system info' command on Palo Alto Networks firewalls displays system information including the system uptime, model, software version, and serial number. This is the correct command to check the firewall's uptime as it directly provides the time since the last reboot.
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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show uptime
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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show system state
Why it's wrong here
Shows system state, not uptime.
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show system info
Why this is correct
Displays uptime among other system information.
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show system resources
Why it's wrong here
Shows resource usage, not uptime.
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