PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
Which three of the following services are commonly permitted on the management interface? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Palo Alto Networks often tests the misconception that HTTP and Telnet are acceptable for management access because they are 'simpler' or 'legacy' protocols, but the PCNSA exam emphasizes that only encrypted protocols (HTTPS, SSH) and basic troubleshooting (ping) are permitted on the management interface.
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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Ping
Ping (ICMP Echo) is commonly permitted on the management interface because it allows network administrators to verify the interface's reachability and responsiveness without exposing management services to unnecessary risk. While ICMP is not a management protocol per se, it is a fundamental troubleshooting tool that is typically allowed on the management plane to test connectivity to the management IP address.
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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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is insecure and often disabled to enforce HTTPS.
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Ping
Why this is correct
Ping is commonly permitted for network reachability testing.
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HTTPS
Why this is correct
HTTPS is the primary protocol for web management interface.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Telnet is insecure and rarely used, typically disabled.
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SSH
Why this is correct
SSH is used for secure CLI access.
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