PCNSA Decryption and Monitoring Practice Question
Which THREE actions can be performed in a decryption policy? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse security policy actions (like Allow) with decryption policy actions. Decryption policy supports three actions: Decrypt, No-decrypt, and Block. Options A (App-ID) and B (Allow) are not decryption policy actions.
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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No-decrypt
In Palo Alto Networks decryption policy, the valid actions are Decrypt, No-decrypt, and Block. These three actions control how traffic is handled. Option D (Block) is indeed a valid decryption policy action; it is used to block traffic when decryption cannot be performed or is not allowed. Options A (App-ID) and B (Allow) are not decryption policy actions; they are security policy actions.
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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App-ID
Why it's wrong here
App-ID is a feature used for traffic classification in security policy, not a decryption policy action.
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Allow
Why it's wrong here
Allow is a security policy action, not a decryption policy action.
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No-decrypt
Why this is correct
No-decrypt is a valid decryption policy action that instructs the firewall to not decrypt matching traffic.
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Block
Why this is correct
Block is a valid decryption policy action that blocks traffic matching the rule, often used when decryption cannot be performed.
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Decrypt
Why this is correct
Decrypt is a valid decryption policy action that instructs the firewall to decrypt matching traffic.
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