PCNSA App-ID and Content-ID Practice Question
Which THREE actions are valid when configuring App-ID in a security policy? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse security policy actions with decryption policy actions, leading candidates to incorrectly select 'Decrypt' as a valid App-ID action when it belongs to a separate policy type.
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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Reset-Client
A is correct because 'Reset-Client' is a valid action in App-ID security policy rules that terminates the client session by sending a TCP reset (RST) packet. This action is used to block traffic while providing immediate feedback to the client that the connection was refused, rather than silently dropping packets.
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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Reset-Client
Why this is correct
Reset-Client sends a TCP reset to the client, a valid action.
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Deny
Why this is correct
Deny is a standard action that silently drops traffic.
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Apply
Why it's wrong here
'Apply' is used for profiles, not as a rule action.
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Allow
Why this is correct
Allow is a standard action in security rules.
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Decrypt
Why it's wrong here
Decrypt is an SSL decryption profile action, not a direct App-ID action.
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