PCNSE Manage, Monitor and Operate Practice Question
A network administrator needs to verify that the firewall is receiving dynamic updates for applications and threats. Which command should they use from the CLI to check the current update status and schedule?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse commands that show general system information or job status with the specific command that displays dynamic update versions and schedule.
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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show system dynamic-updates
The CLI command 'show system dynamic-updates' provides a summary of the currently installed dynamic update versions and the configured update schedule. This allows administrators to quickly verify that the firewall is up to date with the latest applications and threats content.
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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show jobs all
Why it's wrong here
'show jobs all' lists all jobs, including update downloads and installs, but it does not provide a summary of the current update versions or the update schedule. It is useful for troubleshooting a specific update job, but not for a quick status check of dynamic updates.
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show system update-server
Why it's wrong here
The command 'show system update-server' displays the configured update server, not the status of dynamic updates. It shows the server from which updates are downloaded, but does not provide information about the currently installed update versions or the update schedule.
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show system info
Why it's wrong here
'show system info' provides general system information such as hostname, IP address, and uptime. It does not display dynamic update status or schedule. It is useful for basic system details but not for checking application and threat update versions.
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show system dynamic-updates
Why this is correct
The command 'show system dynamic-updates' displays the current versions of the installed dynamic updates, including applications, threats, and antivirus, as well as the schedule for future updates. This is the correct command to verify update status and schedule from the CLI.
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