Match each CLI command to its function.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Displays firewall model, version, and uptime
Lists currently active security rules
Reboots the firewall
Captures packets for troubleshooting
Enters configuration mode to make changes
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
show system info: Displays system information including uptime, model, and software version.
These are common commands used in PAN-OS CLI. Correct matches are: show system info shows system information, request restart system restarts the system, show running configuration shows the current config. 'request commit' commits changes, and 'show interface all' shows interfaces.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
show system info: Displays system information including uptime, model, and software version.
Why this is correct
This is the correct function of 'show system info'.
request restart system: Restarts the system or a specific component.
Why this is correct
This is the correct function of 'request restart system'.
show running configuration: Displays the current running configuration.
Why this is correct
This is the correct function of 'show running configuration'.
request commit: Displays the current running configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 'request commit' is used to commit changes, not display running configuration.
show interface all: Restarts the system or a specific component.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 'show interface all' displays interface information, not restart the system.
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