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PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
Match each protocol to its default port used by Palo Alto Networks.
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Correct answer & explanation
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HTTPS: 443
The correct matches are HTTPS:443, SSH:22, and HTTP:80. Common confusions include swapping ports between HTTPS and SSH or HTTP, as all are used for management access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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HTTPS: 443
Why this is correct
HTTPS uses port 443 by default for secure management access.
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SSH: 22
Why this is correct
SSH uses port 22 by default for secure CLI management.
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HTTP: 80
Why this is correct
HTTP uses port 80 by default (though often redirected to HTTPS for security).
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HTTPS: 22
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — port 22 is used by SSH, not HTTPS.
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SSH: 80
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — port 80 is used by HTTP, not SSH.
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HTTP: 443
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — port 443 is used by HTTPS, not HTTP.
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