PCNSE Manage, Monitor and Operate Practice Question
Which TWO configurations are required for User-ID to work using the Windows User-ID Agent (WUA) in a distributed environment?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the direction of data flow, thinking the firewall sends data to the agent (Option B), or assume the agent must be on the same subnet as users (Option E), when in fact the agent only needs network reachability and AD query permissions.
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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The User-ID Agent must have permissions to query Active Directory domain controllers.
The Windows User-ID Agent (WUA) must have permissions to query Active Directory (AD) domain controllers to retrieve user login events (e.g., security event ID 4624). Without these permissions, the agent cannot map IP addresses to usernames, which is the core function of User-ID in a distributed environment.
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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The User-ID Agent must have permissions to query Active Directory domain controllers.
Why this is correct
User-ID Agent queries DCs for user logon events.
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Firewalls must be configured to send User-ID data to the Agent via Server Monitoring.
Why it's wrong here
Server Monitoring is for the firewall to receive user mappings from the Agent, not send.
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An Application Override policy must be created for User-ID traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Application override is not needed for User-ID; the traffic is identified via service.
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The firewall must be able to reach the User-ID Agent's IP address on TCP port 5007.
Why this is correct
The firewall and Agent communicate over port 5007 (by default) to receive user-to-IP mappings.
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The User-ID Agent must be in the same Layer 2 subnet as the users.
Why it's wrong here
User-ID Agent can be anywhere as long as network connectivity exists.
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