PCNSE Securing Traffic and App-ID Practice Question
A network engineer wants to reduce the number of applications in security policies by combining several applications that are always used together. What is the best practice?
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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Configure an application group and add all related applications.
Using application groups simplifies policy management and ensures consistent policy for related applications. Option A is wrong because wildcard applications are too broad. Option B is wrong because creating a custom container application is not a standard feature. Option D is wrong because removing applications reduces visibility.
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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Use a wildcard application for the protocol.
Why it's wrong here
Wildcard is too broad and may include unwanted traffic.
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Create a custom application that covers all the applications.
Why it's wrong here
Custom apps cannot be a container for multiple apps; they are specific signatures.
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Configure an application group and add all related applications.
Why this is correct
Application groups allow grouping for easier policy management.
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Remove the individual applications and just use port-based rules.
Why it's wrong here
Port-based rules lose App-ID benefits.
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