PCNSA Securing Traffic Practice Question
An administrator wants to enforce that only certain approved applications can be used on the network. Which TWO features should be configured?
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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Application-ID
Options C and E are correct. Application-ID (C) identifies and controls applications, allowing only approved applications to be used on the network. Content-ID (E) enables granular control over file transfers and data patterns, further enforcing security policies. WildFire (A) analyzes unknown files, User-ID (B) maps users to IP addresses, and URL Filtering (D) controls web categories; none of these directly enforce approved application usage.
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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WildFire
Why it's wrong here
WildFire is for malware analysis, not application control.
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User-ID
Why it's wrong here
User-ID identifies users, not applications.
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Application-ID
Why this is correct
Allows identification and enforcement based on application signatures.
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URL Filtering
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering controls web categories, not application usage.
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Content-ID
Why this is correct
Content-ID controls file types and data patterns within applications.
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