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PCNSA Policy Evaluation and Management Practice Question

Exhibit

admin@PA-500> show object address-group "internal-servers"
group {
    members [ server1 server2 ]
}

admin@PA-500> show object address "server1"
address {
    ip-netmask 10.10.10.0/24
}

admin@PA-500> show object address "server2"
address {
    ip-range 10.10.20.1-10.10.20.10
}

Refer to the exhibit. A security rule is configured with destination address group 'internal-servers'. A packet with destination IP 10.10.20.5 arrives. Will the rule match?

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

Yes, because 10.10.20.5 is within the range of server2.

10.10.20.5 is within the IP range defined by server2 (10.10.20.1-10.10.20.10). Option B is wrong because address groups can contain multiple objects. Option C is wrong because the group does not include all internal addresses. Option D is wrong because destination can be a range or subnet.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Yes, because 10.10.20.5 is within the range of server2.

    Why this is correct

    The IP range in server2 includes 10.10.20.5.

  • No, because the destination must be a single IP address.

    Why it's wrong here

    Destination can be a subnet or range, not necessarily a single IP.

  • Yes, because the address group includes all internal addresses.

    Why it's wrong here

    The group only contains the two specified objects, not all internal addresses.

  • No, because the address group uses multiple objects.

    Why it's wrong here

    Multiple objects are allowed in an address group.

Visual reference

192.168.1.0 /24 256 addresses (254 usable) 192.168.1.0 /25 Subnet A 128 addr (126 usable) 192.168.1.128 /25 Subnet B 128 addr (126 usable) Borrowing 1 bit from host portion creates 2 subnets (/25)

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