PCNSA App-ID and Content-ID Practice Question
Which TWO statements are true regarding App-ID and Content-ID? (Choose two.)
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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Content-ID provides capabilities such as File Blocking, Data Filtering, and URL Filtering.
Options A and B are correct. Option A is true because Content-ID includes File Blocking, Data Filtering, and URL Filtering. Option B is true because App-ID identifies applications regardless of port or protocol. Option C is false because Content-ID works for all traffic, not just web. Option D is false because App-ID can identify encrypted applications without SSL decryption using other methods like TLS fingerprinting. Option E is false because Content-ID depends on App-ID for application context; it cannot function without App-ID enabled.
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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Content-ID provides capabilities such as File Blocking, Data Filtering, and URL Filtering.
Why this is correct
These are all part of Content-ID.
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App-ID can identify applications regardless of the port or protocol used.
Why this is correct
App-ID uses multiple identification methods, not just ports.
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Content-ID only works for web traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Content-ID works for any application identified by App-ID.
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App-ID requires SSL decryption to identify encrypted applications.
Why it's wrong here
App-ID can identify many encrypted applications without decryption.
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Content-ID can function without App-ID enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Content-ID relies on App-ID to identify the application context.
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