PCNSE Secure Access and VPN Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are capabilities of GlobalProtect Host Information Profile (HIP)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse HIP with GlobalProtect's location-based features or application-level checks, assuming HIP can verify user location or browser versions, when in reality HIP is strictly focused on endpoint security posture attributes like OS, antivirus, disk encryption, and patch management.
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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Check if antivirus is installed and running
GlobalProtect Host Information Profile (HIP) is designed to collect endpoint security posture data, such as antivirus status, disk encryption status, and operating system version. Option C is correct because HIP can check whether antivirus software is both installed and actively running, which is a standard HIP check for compliance.
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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Check the user's location
Why it's wrong here
Location is determined by source IP, not HIP.
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Check the browser version
Why it's wrong here
HIP does not inspect browser details; it focuses on system security.
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Check if antivirus is installed and running
Why this is correct
HIP can verify antivirus status.
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Check if disk encryption is enabled
Why this is correct
HIP can check disk encryption status.
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Check the operating system version
Why this is correct
HIP can collect OS version information.
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