PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
Which license is required for the firewall to use URL filtering?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume Threat Prevention or WildFire includes URL filtering, but Palo Alto Networks separates these as distinct subscriptions, and only the URL Filtering license enables URL categorization and policy enforcement.
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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URL Filtering
URL filtering requires a dedicated URL Filtering license on Palo Alto Networks firewalls to enable the firewall to query the PAN-DB cloud or use a locally installed URL database for categorizing URLs. Without this license, the firewall cannot perform URL-based access control, even if other security subscriptions like Threat Prevention or WildFire are active.
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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DNS Security
Why it's wrong here
For DNS-based threat detection.
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GlobalProtect
Why it's wrong here
For remote access VPN.
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URL Filtering
Why this is correct
Specifically licenses URL filtering capabilities.
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WildFire
Why it's wrong here
For advanced malware analysis.
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Threat Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Includes IPS and antivirus, not URL filtering.
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