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PCNSA Practice Question: Which THREE are default security profile groups…

Which THREE are default security profile groups in PAN-OS? (Choose three.)

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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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Strict

The default security profile groups in PAN-OS are Strict, Alert, and Best Practice. These are predefined groups that can be applied to security policies. Option A (Strict) is a default group that applies strict security profiles. Option C (Alert) is a default group that applies alert-only profiles. Option E (Best Practice) is a default group based on best practice recommendations. Option B (Server) is not a default security profile group. Option D (Custom) is also not a default group; custom groups are user-created.

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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    Strict

    Why this is correct

    The 'Strict' group has more restrictive settings.

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    Server

    Why it's wrong here

    There is no default 'Server' profile group.

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    Alert

    Why this is correct

    The 'Alert' group logs all matches without blocking.

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    Custom

    Why it's wrong here

    'Custom' is not a default group; it is created by administrators.

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    Best Practice

    Why this is correct

    This is a default security profile group that includes recommended settings.

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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security

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