PCNSA Managing Objects Practice Question
Exhibit
> show address-group "db-servers" Address group name: db-servers Type: dynamic Match tags: any Tags: database Members: db-01 (tag: database) db-02 (tag: database)
Refer to the exhibit. An admin adds a new address object 'db-03' with IP 10.0.0.3 and tags it with 'database'. However, 'db-03' does not appear in the group. What could be the reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume dynamic groups update instantly when an object is tagged, overlooking the mandatory commit step required to synchronize the candidate configuration with the active running configuration.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The dynamic group requires a commit after adding the object
In Palo Alto Networks firewalls, dynamic address groups evaluate their tags and membership rules in real time, but the group's membership list is only updated after a commit operation. Even though the address object 'db-03' is correctly tagged with 'database', the dynamic group will not reflect the new member until the admin commits the changes. Therefore, the missing commit is the most direct reason the object does not appear in the group.
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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The tag is misspelled
Why it's wrong here
The admin tagged it with 'database', which matches the group's tag.
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The dynamic group requires a commit after adding the object
Why this is correct
A commit is necessary for the dynamic group to reflect the new member.
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The address object is not tagged
Why it's wrong here
The object was tagged correctly.
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The group match type is 'all' not 'any'
Why it's wrong here
The group uses 'any' match, which requires only one matching tag.
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